Does the Cinnaholic Franchise Agreement include State Specific Addenda as an exhibit?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
I received a Disclosure Document from Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC dated May 9, 2025, that included the following Exhibits:
- A. State Agencies and Administrators and Franchisor's Agents for Service of Process
- B. Market Development Agreement
- C. Franchise Agreement
- D. Operations Manual Table of Contents
- E. State Specific Addenda
- F. Current Franchisees
- G. Franchisees Who Have Left the System
- H. Financial Statements
- I. Franchisee Disclosure Questionnaire
- J. General Release
- K. State Effective Dates
- L. Receipts
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit E to the Disclosure Document is the State Specific Addenda.
Several states require franchisors to include addenda that modify the standard franchise agreement to comply with their specific franchise laws. These addenda often address issues such as fee deferrals, governing law, and waivers of rights. For example, the FDD includes addenda for California, Illinois, and Virginia. These addenda include modifications to the franchise agreement specific to operating a Cinnaholic franchise in those states.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review any state-specific addenda to understand how the standard franchise agreement is modified in their state. This ensures they are aware of their rights and obligations under local laws. Franchisees should pay close attention to provisions regarding payment of fees, dispute resolution, and termination rights, as these can vary significantly from state to state.