What is the current monthly cost for the Square POS System service contract that Cinnaholic requires?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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We also require you to enter into service contracts for your business which include the following, at the current monthly cost shown (that cost may increase as the vendors each c
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 21–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use the Square POS System. The current monthly cost for the Square POS System is $179. However, this cost is subject to change, as the vendors may increase their fees.
This means that as a Cinnaholic franchisee, you must budget $179 per month for the POS system service contract. It is important to note that this is just the monthly fee and does not include the initial cost of the POS system, which is approximately $1,200, plus $500 for installation. These initial costs are separate from the ongoing monthly service fee.
Cinnaholic retains the right to designate vendors for support and maintenance service contracts related to the POS system. This means franchisees may be required to use specific vendors chosen by Cinnaholic and to maintain service contracts with those vendors. The FDD also states that Cinnaholic may require franchisees to implement upgrades and changes to the POS system, computer hardware and software, and credit card, debit card, and other noncash payment systems. These changes may incur additional costs for the franchisee.
Prospective franchisees should factor in the potential for increases in the monthly POS system fee and the possibility of additional expenses related to required upgrades and maintenance when evaluating the overall cost of operating a Cinnaholic franchise.