What is the current minimum weekly operating hours requirement for a Cinnaholic bakery?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (iv) Maintain sufficient inventories and employ sufficient employees to operate the Bakery at its maximum capacity and efficiency at such hours or days as Franchisor shall designate or approve in the Operations Manual or otherwise, and operate the Bakery for such hours or days so designated or approved by Franchisor, including any requirement for minimum weekly operating hours, currently set at 70 hours, but subject to change in Franchisor's discretion.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must operate their bakeries for a minimum number of hours each week. Currently, the minimum is set at 70 hours per week. However, Cinnaholic retains the discretion to change this requirement.
This means that a prospective Cinnaholic franchisee needs to be prepared to commit to at least 70 hours of operation each week. This could involve long days, weekend hours, or extended evening hours, depending on the specific location and customer demand. Franchisees must also employ sufficient staff to cover these hours efficiently.
It's important to note that while the 70-hour minimum is the current standard, Cinnaholic reserves the right to modify this requirement. Therefore, franchisees should stay informed of any changes communicated by Cinnaholic, typically through updates to the Operations Manual or other official notifications. This flexibility allows Cinnaholic to adapt to changing market conditions or customer preferences, but it also means franchisees must be prepared to adjust their operating hours accordingly.