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When is the Cinnaholic technology fee due?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (See Note 1) | $40,000 for each Bakery | Lump Sum | Will be prepaid as part of the Development Fee that is paid upon signing the Development Agreement | Us |
| Rent | $5,000 to | As | As Arranged | Landlord |
| (See Note 2) | $10,000 | Arranged | ||
| Security Deposit (See Note 3) | $3,000 to $10,000 | As Arranged | As Arranged | Landlord |
| Project Management Fee (See Note 4) | $1,795 | As Arranged | Once Franchised Location is Leased | Us |
| Real Estate and Improvements (See Note 5) | $75,000 to $220,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Landlord, Contractors |
| Travel and Living Expenses while Training (See Note 6) | $3,000 to $10,000 | As Incurred | During Training | Hotels, Bakeries |
| Furnishings, Fixtures, Equipment and Decorating (See Note 7) | $75,000 to $150,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Suppliers, Contractors |
| Signage | $3,000 to | As | Before Opening | Suppliers, |
| (See Note 8) | $7,500 | Arranged | Contractors | |
| Opening Inventory | $3,000 to $5,000 | As Arranged | Before Opening | Suppliers |
| Computer Hardware/ Software | $1,000 to | As | Before Opening | Suppliers, |
| $2,000 | Arranged | Contractors | ||
| Technology Fee | $750 $250 per/month | As |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the technology fee is due monthly, upon opening of the franchise. The fee is listed as $750, with $250 due per month. Payment is arranged with and made to Cinnaholic.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.