What must a Cinnaholic franchisee include in an assumed name filing if required by local laws?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (vi) If state or local laws or ordinances require that Franchisee file an affidavit of doing business under an assumed name or otherwise file a report or other certificate indicating that CINNAHOLIC® or any similar name is being used as a fictitious or assumed name, include in such filing or application therefor an indication that the filing is made as a franchisee of CINNAHOLIC Franchise, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is required by state or local laws to file an affidavit for conducting business under an assumed name, they must include specific information in that filing. The franchisee must indicate that the filing is being made as a franchisee of Cinnaholic Franchise, LLC, which is identified as a Georgia limited liability company located in Atlanta, Georgia.
This requirement ensures that Cinnaholic's franchised locations are clearly identified as part of the Cinnaholic franchise system when complying with local business registration requirements. This helps to protect Cinnaholic's brand identity and avoid any confusion about the bakery's affiliation.
For a prospective Cinnaholic franchisee, this means being aware of local assumed name or fictitious name filing requirements and ensuring that the filing accurately reflects their status as a Cinnaholic franchisee. Failing to include this information could potentially lead to non-compliance with local laws and may also constitute a breach of the franchise agreement.