When did Cinnaholic acquire Cinnaholic Franchising Canada Inc.?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Parents and Affiliates. We have no parents, or predecessors. We have two affiliates, Cinnaholic Dunwoody LLC ("CDLLC"), which is owned in part by our CEO, and Cinnaholic Franchising Canada Inc. ("CFCI") which was acquired by us May 30, 2023. CDLLC is a Georgia limited liability company organized on December 14, 2021. It began operating the Cinnaholic bakery in Dunwoody, GA in December 2021. The principal business address of CDLLC is 5590 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Suite 1, Dunwoody, GA 30338. CDLLC has not operated any other type of business (franchise or otherwise). CFCI is a British Columbia corporation incorporated on September 29, 2017. The purpose of CFCI is to serve as the master franchisor and as franchisor of Cinnaholic franchises in certain parts of Canada. The principal business address of CFCI is 1567 Mt. Vernon Road, Suite 112, Dunwoody, GA 30338. CFCI has not operated any other type of business (franchise or otherwise).
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC acquired Cinnaholic Franchising Canada Inc. (CFCI) on May 30, 2023. CFCI is identified as an affiliate of Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC. CFCI was incorporated in British Columbia on September 29, 2017. Its purpose is to serve as the master franchisor and franchisor of Cinnaholic franchises in certain parts of Canada.
This acquisition is significant for prospective franchisees, particularly those interested in international opportunities. It indicates that Cinnaholic has a strategy for expanding its brand into Canada through franchising. The FDD states that CFCI has not operated any other type of business (franchise or otherwise).
Understanding the role and responsibilities of Cinnaholic Franchising Canada Inc. is crucial for anyone considering opening a Cinnaholic franchise in Canada. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific territories in Canada that CFCI oversees and how Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC and CFCI coordinate their franchising efforts. This information will help potential franchisees understand the support structure and market dynamics in Canada.