Does Cinnaholic have the right to inspect the construction site?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor and its agents shall have the right to inspect the construction site at any reasonable time without prior notice.
To the extent applicable, Developer agrees to give Franchisor written notice (i) at least 10 days before the pouring of the concrete slab for the Bakery and (ii) immediately after completion of the electrical and mechanical rough-ins to enable Franchisor to inspect the construction site at such times.
Developer shall correct, upon Franchisor's request and at Developer's expense, any deviation from any accepted site or construction plans or specifications.
Developer acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor has the right to designate the General Contractor and Architectural Firm
- 8.5.
No liability of Franchisor.
Developer acknowledges and agrees that (i) Franchisor assumes no responsibility for the quality of any construction because of any inspections made by it or any reports or recommendations made as a result of such inspections and (ii) Franchisor is not liable for any unsatisfactory performance of any contractor, architect, or suppler (including the General Contractor and Architectural Firm) retained by Developer, even if such contractor, architect, or supplier was designated by Franchisor.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 62–269)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic has the right to inspect the construction site of a franchisee's bakery. Specifically, Cinnaholic and its agents can inspect the site at any reasonable time and without prior notice to the franchisee.
In addition to the right to inspect the site, Cinnaholic requires the franchisee (referred to as the Developer) to provide written notice at least 10 days before pouring the concrete slab and immediately after completing the electrical and mechanical rough-ins. This allows Cinnaholic to inspect the construction site at those critical stages.
The franchisee is responsible for correcting any deviations from the accepted site or construction plans and specifications at their own expense, should Cinnaholic request it. However, Cinnaholic assumes no responsibility for the quality of construction due to any inspections, reports, or recommendations made, and is not liable for any unsatisfactory performance by any contractor, architect, or supplier retained by the franchisee, even if designated by Cinnaholic.