How can Cinnaholic make modifications to the approved menu?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
notice of the fine from Franchisor. If the fine is not paid within that time, Franchisor may cause an electronic funds transfer from Franchisee's bank account for the amount of any fine. Failure to pay any fine within ten days shall be a material default under this Agreement.
8. MODIFICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CINNAHOLIC® SYSTEM
8.1. Modification by Franchisor. Franchisee recognizes and agrees that from time to time hereafter, Franchisor may change, modify or improve the CINNAHOLIC® System, including, without limitation, modifications to the Operations Manual, the menu and format, the processes and systems to support the business, the menu items and other product ingredients, the products offered for sale, the required equipment, the signage, the presentation and usage of the Marks, and the adoption and use of new, modified or substituted Marks or other proprietary materials. Franchisee agrees to accept, use and/or display for the purposes of this Agreement any such changes, modifications or improvements to the CINNAHOLIC® System, including, without limitation the adoption of new, modified or substituted Marks, as if they were part of the CINNAHOLIC® System as of the Effective Date, and Franchisee agrees to make such expenditures as such changes, modifications or improvements to the CINNAHOLIC® System may require. For purposes of this Agreement, all references to the CINNAHOLIC® System shall include such future changes, modifications and improvements.
8.2. Modification by Franchisee. If Franchisee develops any new modification, concept, process, improvement or slogan in the operation or promotion of the Bakery or to the CINNAHOLIC® System, the same shall be deemed a work made for hire, and Franchisee shall promptly notify Franchisor of, and provide Franchisor with all necessary information, regarding such modification, concept, process, improvement or slogan, without compensation to Franchisee. Franchisee acknowledges that any such modification, concept, process, improvement or slogan shall become Franchisor's sole and exclusive property and that Franchisor may use or allow other franchisees to use the same in connection with the CINNAHOLIC® System or the operation of CINNAHOLIC® Bakeries, without compensation to Franchisee.
9. OBLIGATIONS OF FRANCHISEE
Franchisee recognizes the mutual benefit to Franchisee, Franchisor and other franchisees of the CINNAHOLIC® System of the uniformity of the appearance, services, products and advertising of the CINNAHOLIC® System and acknowledges and agrees that such uniformities are necessary for the successful operation of CINNAHOLIC® Bakeries.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 41–42)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic may modify the menu. Cinnaholic may change, modify, or improve the Cinnaholic system, including modifications to the menu. The franchisee must accept and use these changes. All references to the Cinnaholic system include future changes, modifications, and improvements.
However, franchisees are also obligated to adhere to the menu and all changes, alterations, additions, and subtractions specified by Cinnaholic. Franchisees must also follow all specifications regarding the uniformity of products, weight, quality, and quantity of unit products served and sold, and serve and sell only such menu items as designated by Cinnaholic. Franchisees must refrain from deviating from the formulas, recipes, or specifications of materials and ingredients of food as specified by Cinnaholic, without prior written consent from Cinnaholic.
If a franchisee develops any new modification, concept, process, improvement, or slogan in the operation or promotion of the bakery or to the Cinnaholic system, it is considered a work made for hire. The franchisee must promptly notify Cinnaholic and provide all necessary information regarding the modification without compensation. Cinnaholic has the sole and exclusive property rights to the modification and may use it or allow other franchisees to use it without compensating the originating franchisee.