Can a Cinnaholic franchisee provide catering and delivery services in other Cinnaholic franchisees' exclusive territories?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor acknowledges and agrees that Franchisee may provide catering and delivery services within a reasonable distance from the Franchised Site not to exceed 10 miles, within or without the Franchise Territory, but solely in connection with providing such catering and delivery services and provided such services are made by ground transportation.
Subject to the foregoing maximum mileage restriction, Franchisee may provide catering and delivery services in the exclusive territories of other CINNAHOLIC® franchisees, and other CINNAHOLIC® franchisees may provide the same services in the Franchise Territory.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can provide catering and delivery services within a 10-mile radius of their location, even if it extends into another franchisee's exclusive territory. This is permitted as long as the services are provided via ground transportation.
This also means that other Cinnaholic franchisees can offer catering and delivery services within your exclusive territory, subject to the same 10-mile radius restriction. This creates both opportunities and potential competition for catering and delivery orders.
It's important for prospective franchisees to consider how this shared catering and delivery arrangement might impact their business. While it allows for a broader service area, it also means that other franchisees can solicit business within your territory. Understanding the local market and potential demand for catering and delivery will be crucial in assessing the viability of a Cinnaholic franchise.