What happens if a proposed Cinnaholic Bakery location is in a state where Cinnaholic is not permitted to sell franchises?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may establish your Bakeries at any location within the Area of Responsibility provided we consent to the location, which may be withheld or granted in our sole discretion, the location is in a state where we are permitted to sell CINNAHOLIC® franchises, and the Bakery is not located in the franchise territory granted to another CINNAHOLIC® franchisee.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 6–8)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a prospective franchisee's proposed location must be in a state where Cinnaholic is permitted to sell franchises. The document specifies that when establishing bakeries within an Area of Responsibility under a Market Development Agreement, Cinnaholic must consent to the location. This consent can be withheld or granted at Cinnaholic's sole discretion.
In addition to Cinnaholic's consent, the proposed location must meet certain criteria. It must be in a state where Cinnaholic is permitted to sell franchises, and it cannot be located in the franchise territory granted to another Cinnaholic franchisee.
This stipulation ensures that Cinnaholic complies with franchise regulations and protects existing franchisees' territories. It is important for prospective franchisees to verify that Cinnaholic is authorized to sell franchises in their desired state before investing time and resources into site selection.