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Will Cinnaholic provide any financial assistance to franchisees?

Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

During the term of this Agreement, Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, upon the request of Franchisee, furnish counseling and advisory services to Franchisee with respect to the opening and operation of the Bakery, including consultation and advice regarding the following: (i) equipment selection and layout; (ii) employee selection and training; (iii) advertising and promotion; (iv) recipes, food, formulas and specifications; (v) bookkeeping and accounting; (vi) purchasing and inventory control; (vii) operational problems and procedures; (viii) periodic inspections; and (ix) new developments and improvements to the CINNAHOLIC® System. These counseling and advisory services shall occur at Franchisor's offices or via telephone or e-mail. Franchisor shall provide such assistance at no expense to Franchisee; provided, however, Franchisor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to charge Franchisee a reasonable fee for unusual, extensive or extraordinary assistance requested by Franchisee and/or require Franchisee to reimburse Franchisor for expenses incurred by it in connection with providing such counseling and advisory services. In addition, if requested by Franchisee and Franchisor's personnel are available, Franchisor may provide onsite assistance and training at the Bakery, however, Franchisor reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for this onsite assistance plus expenses and costs incurred by Franchisor in rendering such assistance. In no event shall Franchisor be liable to Franchisee in connection with providing or failing to provide such services.

Source: Item 10 — FINANCING (FDD page 27)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic does not explicitly offer financial assistance to franchisees. However, Cinnaholic may furnish counseling and advisory services to franchisees regarding the opening and operation of their bakery. This includes consultation and advice on equipment selection and layout, employee selection and training, advertising and promotion, recipes, bookkeeping and accounting, purchasing and inventory control, operational problems and procedures, periodic inspections, and new developments to the Cinnaholic system.

These counseling and advisory services are typically provided at Cinnaholic's offices or via telephone or e-mail at no expense to the franchisee. However, Cinnaholic reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for unusual, extensive, or extraordinary assistance requested by the franchisee, and/or require the franchisee to reimburse Cinnaholic for expenses incurred in connection with providing such counseling and advisory services.

Additionally, if requested by the franchisee and if Cinnaholic's personnel are available, Cinnaholic may provide on-site assistance and training at the bakery. Cinnaholic reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee for this on-site assistance, plus expenses and costs incurred in rendering such assistance. Cinnaholic is not liable to the franchisee in connection with providing or failing to provide such services.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.