What is the Cinnaholic franchisee's obligation regarding the condition of the Cinnaholic Bakery's décor?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ise in writing. Franchisee understands that its participation in these programs is essential to its success and that its participation may entail some cost to Franchisee. Franchisee agrees that Franchisor has no obligation to reimburse Franchisee for any costs it incurs due to its mandatory participation in these special promotional programs.
- (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 the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic franchisees have specific obligations regarding the condition and appearance of their bakeries. Generally, franchisees must operate the bakery in accordance with Cinnaholic's standards, specifications, and business practices, including maintaining health, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
Specifically, Cinnaholic requires franchisees to refurbish the premises of the Bakery at their own expense, at the request of Cinnaholic, but not more often than once every 5 years, unless sooner required by the franchisee's lease. These refurbishments must conform to the then-current image for new Bakeries, including trade dress, color schemes, and presentation of the Marks. These Refurbishments may include structural changes, installation of new equipment and signs, remodeling, redecoration and modifications to existing improvements.
Upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee is obligated to make reasonable modifications to the exterior and interior décor of the Bakery at their expense. This is to eliminate its identification as a Cinnaholic Bakery. If the franchisee fails to do so, Cinnaholic has the right to take action to modify the décor and charge the franchisee for the costs incurred.