Before signing any franchise or related agreement with Cinnaholic, or paying any consideration to Cinnaholic, for how many calendar days must a franchisee have a copy of the Franchisor's franchise disclosure document?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC offers you a franchise, it must provide this Disclosure Document to you 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale. However, some state franchise laws, including New York, require Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC to provide this Disclosure Document to you at the first personal meeting held to discuss the franchise sale or at least 10 business days before you sign a binding agreement with, or make a payment to, the franchisor or an affiliate in connection with the proposed franchise sale.
If Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC does not deliver this Disclosure Document on time or if it contains a false or misleading statement, or a material omission, a violation of federal law and state law may have occurred and should be reported to the Federal Trade Commission, Washington, D.C. 20580 and the appropriate state agency identified on Exhibit A.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC must provide the Franchise Disclosure Document to prospective franchisees 14 calendar days before they sign a binding agreement or make a payment to Cinnaholic or its affiliates related to the franchise sale. This federal regulation allows potential franchisees adequate time to review the document and seek professional advice before committing to the franchise.
However, the disclosure document notes that some state franchise laws, such as in New York, require Cinnaholic Franchising, LLC to provide the Franchise Disclosure Document at the first personal meeting held to discuss the franchise sale or at least 10 business days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment. This highlights that state laws may impose different or additional requirements beyond the federal mandate.
If Cinnaholic does not deliver the Franchise Disclosure Document on time, or if the document contains false or misleading statements, or material omissions, it may constitute a violation of federal and state law. In such cases, the document advises that the prospective franchisee should report this to the Federal Trade Commission and the appropriate state agency.