What determines the standards for Cinnaholic Bakery refurbishments?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (xvii) Without limiting any of Franchisee's other obligations under this Agreement, at the request of Franchisor, but not more often than once every 5 years, unless sooner required by Franchisee's lease, Franchisee shall refurbish the premises of the Bakery at its expense, to conform to the Bakery, trade dress, color schemes and presentation of the Marks in a manner consistent with the thencurrent image for new Bakeries ("Refurbishments").
Refurbishments may include structural changes, installation of new equipment and signs, remodeling, redecoration and modifications to existing improvements.
Refurbishments are intended to be large-scale re-equipping, refurbishing and remodeling of the Bakery, and nothing contained in this Subsection (xvii) of this Agreement will limit Franchisee's other obligations under this Agreement or the Operations Manual.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standards for bakery refurbishments are determined by the current image for new Cinnaholic bakeries. Franchisees are obligated to refurbish their premises at their own expense to align with the brand's current image. These refurbishments should include the bakery's trade dress, color schemes, and the presentation of the brand's marks.
The refurbishment is required at Cinnaholic's request, but not more often than once every five years, unless the franchisee's lease requires it sooner. These refurbishments may involve significant changes such as structural modifications, the installation of new equipment and signs, remodeling, redecoration, and modifications to existing improvements.
Cinnaholic emphasizes that these refurbishments are intended to be large-scale projects involving re-equipping, refurbishing, and remodeling the bakery. This obligation does not limit the franchisee's other responsibilities outlined in the franchise agreement or the operations manual. This ensures that all Cinnaholic locations maintain a consistent and up-to-date brand image, which is considered essential for the overall success of the franchise system.