What is the Project Management Fee that a Cinnaholic franchisee must pay after signing a lease for the Franchised Site?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s and conditions contained in the Development Agreement relating to the lease or sublease of the Franchised Site and the development and construction of the Bakery. The rights granted to Franchisee are for the specific Franchised Site and cannot be transferred to any other location, except with Franchisor's prior w
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must pay a Project Management Fee of $1,795 after signing a lease for the Franchised Site. In return for this fee, Cinnaholic will assist the franchisee in developing their Bakery site. This assistance includes monitoring construction and build-out progress, identifying potential bottlenecks, and helping to expedite pre-construction activities.
This fee is relatively modest compared to the overall investment required to open a Cinnaholic franchise, but it's an important consideration for prospective franchisees. It covers Cinnaholic's costs for providing support during the critical site development phase. This support can be valuable in ensuring that the bakery is set up efficiently and according to Cinnaholic's standards.
It is important to note that the FDD states that the Project Management Fee is the 'current' fee. This implies that Cinnaholic may increase this fee in the future. Therefore, prospective franchisees should confirm the current amount of the Project Management Fee with Cinnaholic before signing any agreements.