Who provides the Project Manager for a new Cinnaholic location, and to whom is the Project Manager fee paid?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Fee (See Note 4) | $1,795 | As Arranged | Once Franchised Location is Leased | Us |
- Note 4: Upon signing your Lease, we will provide a Project Manager who will oversee the journey from lease execution to opening, aiming for efficient timelines and successful outcomes.
This fee is paid to Us.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon signing the lease for a new location, Cinnaholic will provide a Project Manager to oversee the process from lease execution to opening. The goal of this oversight is to ensure efficient timelines and successful outcomes for the new franchise location.
The franchisee is required to pay a Project Management Fee of $1,795. This fee is paid to Cinnaholic once the franchised location is leased. This fee is in addition to other initial investment costs such as the initial franchise fee of $40,000, rent which ranges from $5,000 to $10,000, and real estate and improvements which range from $75,000 to $220,000.
This project management service is designed to support franchisees in navigating the complexities of opening a new Cinnaholic bakery. By providing a Project Manager, Cinnaholic aims to streamline the opening process, helping franchisees to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure that the bakery is set up for success. The fee covers the cost of this service and is paid directly to Cinnaholic.