What specific contracts is a Cinnaholic franchisee required to maintain?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
(xviii) Become a member of any purchasing and/or distribution cooperative(s)/association(s)/program(s) designated by Franchisor and/or established by Franchisor for the CINNAHOLIC® System, remain a member in good standing thereof throughout the term of this Agreement and pay all membership fees or fees on purchases that are assessed by such purchasing and/or distribution cooperative(s)/association(s)/program(s).
(xix) As required by Franchisor, maintain a contract(s) with, or participate in any Franchisor contract(s), with any third-party(ies) offering customer service, shopper experience, food safety or other service programs designed to audit, survey, evaluate or inspect business operations.
Franchisee understands that Franchisor has the right to specify the third party(ies) and the required level of participation in such programs and Franchisee will bear the cost.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain specific contracts related to the operation of their bakery. Cinnaholic franchisees must maintain a contract(s) with any third-party(ies) offering customer service, shopper experience, food safety, or other service programs designed to audit, survey, evaluate, or inspect business operations, as required by Cinnaholic. Cinnaholic has the right to specify the third parties involved and the required level of participation in these programs, with the franchisee bearing the associated costs.
Additionally, Cinnaholic franchisees are obligated to become members of any purchasing and/or distribution cooperative(s)/association(s)/program(s) designated or established by Cinnaholic for the Cinnaholic system. They must remain members in good standing throughout the term of the agreement and pay all membership fees or fees on purchases assessed by these entities.
These contractual obligations ensure that Cinnaholic franchisees adhere to the brand's standards for quality, customer service, and operational efficiency. By mandating participation in specific programs and cooperatives, Cinnaholic aims to maintain consistency across all franchise locations and leverage collective buying power. Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these requirements and the associated costs when evaluating the Cinnaholic franchise opportunity.