What is the Cinnaholic franchisee's obligation regarding the condition of the Cinnaholic Bakery's premises?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(i) Operate the Bakery and prepare and sell all products and services sold therein in accordance with the specifications, standards, business practices and policies of Franchisor now in effect or hereafter promulgated, and comply with all requirements of Franchisor, the CINNAHOLIC® System and the Operations Manual as they are now or hereafter established, including, without limitation, any health, sanitation and cleanliness standards and specifications.
(xiii) For carry-out orders, serve all products in such printed paper containers, boxes, wrappers, trays, soft drink cups and carry-out bags that conform to the standards and specifications designated by Franchisor in the Operations Manual or otherwise.
(xiv) Make no physical changes from blueprint specifications or approved remodeling plans in connection with the premises constituting the Bakery on the Franchised Site, or the design thereof, or any of the materials used therein, or their colors, without the express written approval of Franchisor, except that Franchisee will, upon request of the Franchisor, make such reasonable alterations to the Bakery or premises as may be necessary to conform to the then-current marketing and operating standards and specifications of CINNAHOLIC®.
Franchisee will paint the Bakery (interior or exterior) at such intervals
as Franchisor may reasonably determine to be advisable, which determination shall in no event be more than once in any calendar year, using paints which will be in accordance with specifications given by Franchisor.
- (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.
- (iii) if Franchisee retains possession of the Franchised Site, at Franchisee's expense, make such reasonable modifications to the exterior and interior décor of the Bakery and the Franchised Site as Franchisor requires to eliminate its identification as a CINNAHOLIC® Bakery and to avoid violation of the non-compete provision;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have several obligations to maintain the condition of their bakery premises. Cinnaholic franchisees must operate the bakery according to the standards and specifications set by Cinnaholic, including health, sanitation, and cleanliness standards. Franchisees must also use approved containers, boxes, and bags for carry-out orders.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot make physical changes to the premises without written approval from Cinnaholic, and they must make alterations necessary to conform to current marketing and operating standards. Franchisees are required to paint the interior or exterior of the bakery according to Cinnaholic's specifications, with the determination of when painting is needed to be made reasonably by Cinnaholic, but not more than once per calendar year.
Additionally, Cinnaholic may require franchisees to refurbish the bakery premises, at the franchisee's expense, to conform to the current image for new bakeries, potentially including structural changes, new equipment, remodeling, and redecoration. These refurbishments can be required no more than once every 5 years, unless the franchisee's lease requires it sooner. Upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement, the franchisee must also make reasonable modifications to the premises to eliminate its identification as a Cinnaholic bakery.