Who has Cinnaholic designated as a required supplier of design and/or architecture services?

According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Tom Tedrow Architects is designated as a required supplier of design and/or architecture services for the Cinnaholic franchise system. Franchisees are obligated to hire this Architectural Firm to provide preliminary site and construction plans that align with Cinnaholic's prototype plans. These plans must be submitted to Cinnaholic for written approval and cannot be altered without prior written consent. Franchisees are responsible for signing all necessary agreements and covering all costs associated with the Architectural Firm's services.

However, Cinnaholic retains the option to authorize the General Contractor to select a different architectural firm to assist in developing the Bakery. This provides some flexibility, although the franchisee's initial requirement is to work with Tom Tedrow Architects unless otherwise directed. Cinnaholic also has the option of approving or denying a franchisee's request to use a General Contractor and/or Architectural Firm submitted by the franchisee to develop and construct their Bakery.

This requirement ensures that all Cinnaholic locations adhere to a consistent design and aesthetic, maintaining brand uniformity. While using a designated architect might streamline the process and ensure compliance with Cinnaholic's standards, franchisees should consider the potential costs and whether the designated firm's services align with their specific needs and location requirements. Franchisees should also clarify under what conditions the General Contractor might be authorized to select a different architectural firm, and what criteria Cinnaholic uses to approve or deny a franchisee's request to use a different firm.