What is the 'Cinnaholic System' that Cinnaholic franchisees will be utilizing?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, Franchisor at a substantial expenditure of time, effort and money has established a system of developing, opening, operating and promoting casual bakeries specializing in offering custom gourmet cinnamon rolls and other food products and related bakery services under the name "CINNAHOLIC®" ("CINNAHOLIC® Bakeries" or "Bakeries") (the "CINNAHOLIC® System"); and
WHEREAS, the distinguishing features of the CINNAHOLIC® System, include, but are not limited to, the name "CINNAHOLIC®" and all such other trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, emblems, insignia and signs developed for use with the CINNAHOLIC® System from time to time (collectively, the "Marks"); specially designed fixtures, equipment, facilities, containers, and other items used in serving and dispensing food products; products, methods, procedures, recipes, distinctive food products and the formula and quality standards therefor; and instructional materials and training courses; all of which may be changed, improved and further developed by Franchisor from time to time; and
WHEREAS, Franchisor has acquired knowledge and experience in the composition, distribution, advertising and sale of food products by Bakeries using the CINNAHOLIC® System and with respect to the style of the facilities and signs used by said Bakeries and has successfully established a reputation, demand and goodwill for the products sold by such Bakeries; and
WHEREAS, CINNAHOLIC® Bakeries and the products sold therein have a reputation for quality that has been acquired and is being maintained by requiring all franchisees of the CINNAHOLIC® System to maintain high standards of quality and service
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Cinnaholic System' encompasses the methods of developing, opening, operating, and promoting Cinnaholic bakeries, which specialize in custom gourmet cinnamon rolls and other related food products and bakery services.
The distinguishing features of the Cinnaholic system include the brand's name and associated trademarks, service marks, logos, and emblems. It also involves specially designed fixtures, equipment, facilities, and containers used for serving and dispensing food products. The system incorporates specific products, methods, procedures, recipes, and distinctive food products, along with their formula and quality standards. Instructional materials and training courses are also integral to the Cinnaholic System.
Cinnaholic retains the right to change, improve, and further develop the Cinnaholic System over time. Franchisees benefit from utilizing the Cinnaholic System, as it is associated with the brand's reputation, demand, and goodwill for its products. Franchisees are expected to maintain high standards of quality and service to uphold this reputation.