Where can I find information about Cinnaholic's development schedule selection and acceptance?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
nt Schedule. Developer further acknowledges and understands that the estimated investment requirement and fees and expenses set forth in Franchisor's franchise disclosure document are subject to increase and change over time, and that future Bakeries developed hereunder will most likely require a greater initial investment and increased operating capital than those detailed in the franchise disclosure document provided to Developer in connection with the execution of this Agreement.
7. SITE SELECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
7.1. Site Selection and Acceptance. Developer is responsible for locating proposed sites for the CINNAHOLIC® Bakeries to be established hereunder. Franchisor, in its sole discretion, may counsel and offer advice to Developer with respect to such site selection; provided, however, in no event shall Franchisor be liable to Developer in connection with providing advice or any such assistance. Upon Developer's selection of a proposed site for a Bakery, Developer shall promptly submit to Franchisor such site, demographic and other data and information about the proposed site as reasonably requested by Franchisor, utilizing such forms as may be required by Franchisor, and a copy of any lease, sublease or purchase agreement to be entered into in connection with the acquisition of such site. Franchisor shall either accept or reject the proposed site utilizing its then-current site selection policies and procedures. As a condition to accepting a proposed site to be leased or subleased, Developer must sign, and cause the lessor and/or sublessor of the proposed site, to sign the Collateral Assignment of Lease attached hereto as Exhibit B. In addition, Developer acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor's acceptance of a proposed site may be conditioned upon Developer meeting certain other requirements (including, without limitation, the negotiation of additional terms and conditions satisfactory to Franchisor to any lease, sublease or purchase agreement for the proposed site), and if Developer does not, or is unable to meet such requirements within a reasonable time, the site will be deemed rejected. Franchisor has the right to reject any proposed site should Developer be in default of this Agreement, any Franchise Agreement entered into pursuant to this Agreement or any other agreement between Developer and Franchisor. To be effective, any acceptance of a proposed site by Franchisor must be in writing. Developer acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor may reject any proposed site for any reason in its sole discretion, in which event, Developer may not develop a Bakery at the rejected site, but must locate another proposed site for the Bakery and submit it to Franchisor for acceptance in accordance with this Section 7.1. 7.2. Disclaimer. The acquisition in any manner of any proposed site, whether by option, purchase, lease or otherwise, before written acceptance by Franchisor shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of Developer and shall not obligate Franchisor in any way to accept such site or enter into a Franchise Agreement with Developer for the operation of a CINNAHOLIC® Bakery at such site. Developer understands and agrees that Franchisor's acceptance of a site (including any lease, sublease, or purchase agreement) for a Bakery is not an assurance or a guarantee by Franchisor of the suitability of such site for a CINNAHOLIC® Bakery or the success of any particular CINNAHOLIC® Bakery established at such site. Developer acknowledges and agrees that the suitability of a site and the success of any Bakery depends on many factors outside the control of either Franchisor or Developer (including, without limitation, such factors as interest rates, unemployment rates, demographic trends and the general economic climate) and further principally depends on Developer's efforts in the operation of the Bakery. In no event shall Franchisor be liable to Developer in connection with providing any assistance or advice with respect to the selection, construction or development of a site. In no event shall Franchisor be obligated to loan money, guarantee leases, subleases or purchase agreements, provide financing or otherwise become directly involved and/or obligated to Developer or to any third party in respect of such site selection or development of any Bakery; these activities and undertakings, financially and otherwise, shall be the exclusive responsibility of Developer.
8. CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPROVED SITE
- 8.1. Site Approval. Upon Franchisor's written acceptance of a proposed site in accordance with Section 7.1 above, Developer shall proceed promptly to enter into the approved lease, sublease or purchase agreement for the accepted site and obtain all necessary zoning, building and other governmental or regulatory approvals and permits required for the establishment of the Bakery. Franchisor shall provide Developer with a set of standard architectural plans and specifications for a prototype CINNAHOLIC® Bakery.
- 8.2. General Contractor. Developer shall employ a qualified general contractor, who is reputable and experienced building units of similar retail concepts, to supervise, delegate and/or perform (i) the construction and development of the Bakery, (ii) the completion of all improvements, (iii) the outfitting of the Bakery with furnishings, fixtures and equipment, and (iv) all other services that are designated by Franchisor to be performed by such general contractor in connection with constructing the Bakery (the "General Contractor"). Franchisor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to designate a single approved General Contractor or furnish Developer with a list of authorized General Contractors for Developer to employ in the construction of the Bakery. Developer shall be solely responsible for payment for all services provided by the General Contractor. Developer shall (a) employ the General Contractor prior to hiring the Architectural Firm (defined below) and (b) sign such contracts or agreements required to obtain the services of the General Contractor.
- 8.3. Architectural Firm. Franchisor shall have the right to designate one or more suppliers of design services and/or architecture services (an "Architectural Firm") to supply such services to the System. At Franchisor's option, Franchisor may authorize the General Contractor to select an Architectural Firm to assist in developing the Bakery, or may waive this requirement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 23 outlines the site selection and acceptance process for developers. The developer is responsible for finding potential sites for Cinnaholic bakeries. While Cinnaholic may offer advice, they are not liable for it. The developer must submit site data to Cinnaholic for approval, including any lease or purchase agreements.
Cinnaholic will either accept or reject the proposed site based on their current site selection policies. Acceptance may depend on the developer meeting specific requirements, such as negotiating lease terms that satisfy Cinnaholic. Cinnaholic can reject a site if the developer is in default of any agreements. The developer must also sign a Collateral Assignment of Lease.
Once a site is approved in writing by Cinnaholic, the developer must promptly finalize the lease or purchase agreement and obtain all necessary permits. Cinnaholic will provide standard architectural plans. The developer must hire a qualified general contractor to oversee construction, and Cinnaholic may designate or provide a list of approved contractors. The developer is responsible for paying the general contractor. Cinnaholic also has the right to designate an Architectural Firm to assist in developing the Bakery, or may waive this requirement.
The developer must provide Cinnaholic with construction-related information as requested, and begin construction as soon as possible, completing it within 12 months after the Franchise Agreement is executed. Cinnaholic and its agents can inspect the construction site at any reasonable time without notice. The suitability of a site and the success of the Bakery depends on many factors outside the control of either Cinnaholic or the developer, and principally depends on the developer's efforts in the operation of the Bakery.