Does Cinnaholic's acceptance of a site guarantee the suitability or success of a Cinnaholic Bakery at that site?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Developer understands and agrees that Franchisor's acceptance of a site (including any lease, sublease, or purchase agreement) for a Bakery is not an assurance or a guarantee by Franchisor of the suitability of such site for a CINNAHOLIC® Bakery or the success of any particular CINNAHOLIC® Bakery established at such site.
Developer acknowledges and agrees that the suitability of a site and the success of any Bakery depends on many factors outside the control of either Franchisor or Developer (including, without limitation, such factors as interest rates, unemployment rates, demographic trends and the general economic climate) and further principally depends on Developer's efforts in the operation of the Bakery.
In no event shall Franchisor be liable to Developer in connection with providing any assistance or advice with respect to the selection, construction or development of a site.
In no event shall Franchisor be obligated to loan money, guarantee leases, subleases or purchase agreements, provide financing or otherwise become directly involved and/or obligated to Developer or to any third party in respect of such site selection or development of any Bakery; these activities and undertakings, financially and otherwise, shall be the exclusive responsibility of Developer.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the acceptance of a site by Cinnaholic does not guarantee the suitability or success of a Cinnaholic Bakery at that location. The document explicitly states that the franchisee understands and agrees that Cinnaholic's acceptance of a site, including any lease, sublease, or purchase agreement, is not an assurance or guarantee of the site's suitability or the success of the bakery.
The FDD further clarifies that the suitability of a site and the success of any Cinnaholic Bakery depend on many factors outside the control of both Cinnaholic and the franchisee. These factors include interest rates, unemployment rates, demographic trends, and the general economic climate. The success of the bakery principally depends on the franchisee's efforts in operating the bakery.
This disclaimer emphasizes that Cinnaholic is not liable for any assistance or advice provided regarding site selection, construction, or development. The franchisee bears the sole responsibility for the financial and other undertakings related to site selection and bakery development. This means that while Cinnaholic may offer guidance, the ultimate responsibility for choosing a viable location and ensuring the bakery's success rests with the franchisee.