What happens if the Developer deviates from the accepted site or construction plans for the Cinnaholic bakery?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
for business within 12 months after Franchisor's execution of the Franchise Agreement for the Bakery. Franchisor and its agents shall have the right to inspect the construction site at any reasonable time without prior notice. To the extent applicable, Developer agrees to give Franchisor written notice (i) at least 10 days before the pouring of the concrete slab for the Bakery and (ii) immediately after completion of the electrical and mechanical rough-ins to enable Franchisor to inspect the construction site at such times. Developer shall correct, upon Franchisor's request and at Developer's expense, any deviation from any accepted site or construction plans or specifications. Developer acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor has the right to designate the General Contractor and Architectural Firm
- 8.5. No liability of Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a developer deviates from the accepted site or construction plans or specifications, they must correct the deviation at their own expense if Cinnaholic requests it. Cinnaholic also retains the right to inspect the construction site at any reasonable time without prior notice.
Cinnaholic requires the developer to provide written notice at least 10 days before pouring the concrete slab for the bakery and immediately after completing the electrical and mechanical rough-ins. This enables Cinnaholic to inspect the construction site at these critical stages.
Cinnaholic emphasizes that it assumes no responsibility for the quality of construction based on its inspections, reports, or recommendations. Additionally, Cinnaholic is not liable for any unsatisfactory performance by any contractor, architect, or supplier retained by the developer, even if Cinnaholic designated that contractor, architect, or supplier.