What point of sale (POS) system does Cinnaholic currently use?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Point of Sale Computer System. You must purchase a point of sale ("POS") system defined in Item 11. We will designate one or more suppliers for the particular POS system. We have the right to appoint additional suppliers for these POS system or other POS systems we may designate. Neither our affiliates nor we derive revenue from your purchase of a POS system. We may require you to maintain support service contracts and/or maintenance service contracts and implement and periodically make upgrades and changes to the POS system, computer hardware and software, and credit card, debit card and other noncash payment systems. We may designate the vendor(s) for these support service contracts and maintenance service contracts. Currently, we use Square POS System and the cost of the POS system is approximately $1,200, plus $500 for installation. The monthly fee for the POS system is currently $179.
Specifications. We require that at all times you comply with the various operational manuals that we maintain and update for franchisee use, such as, but not limited to our Catering Manual, Food Cost Manual, and the like (collectively referred to by us as the Operations Manual or the Manual)
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 21–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase a point of sale (POS) system, and Cinnaholic designates the supplier. Currently, Cinnaholic uses the Square POS System. The cost of the POS system is approximately $1,200, plus $500 for installation. The monthly fee for the POS system is currently $179.
Cinnaholic has the right to appoint additional suppliers for the POS system or other POS systems they may designate in the future. Franchisees may be required to maintain support service contracts and/or maintenance service contracts and implement and periodically make upgrades and changes to the POS system, computer hardware and software, and credit card, debit card, and other noncash payment systems. Cinnaholic may also designate the vendor(s) for these support service contracts and maintenance service contracts.
It is important to note that these costs and systems are subject to change. The monthly costs may increase as the vendors choose. As such, prospective franchisees should confirm the current POS system and associated costs with Cinnaholic prior to signing the franchise agreement.