If a Cinnaholic Franchise Agreement is executed, what agreement does it supersede?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If any Franchise Agreement contemplated by this Agreement is executed by Franchisor, it shall supersede this Agreement and govern the relationship between the parties hereto with respect to the Bakery that is the subject matter of such Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Franchise Agreement is executed, it will supersede the Market Development Agreement, if one exists between the parties. This means that the terms of the Franchise Agreement will take precedence over the Market Development Agreement regarding the specific Cinnaholic bakery covered by the Franchise Agreement.
This is a standard clause in franchise agreements, particularly when a developer is planning to open multiple locations. The Market Development Agreement typically outlines the developer's rights and obligations to open a certain number of units within a specific timeframe and territory. Once a specific Cinnaholic location is ready to be opened, the Franchise Agreement then governs the operation of that particular unit.
For a prospective Cinnaholic franchisee, this means understanding that the Market Development Agreement sets the stage for future franchise locations, while the Franchise Agreement is the governing document for the day-to-day operations of a specific bakery. It is important to carefully review both agreements to understand the obligations and rights under each.