Are there any requirements outlined in the Cinnaholic Development Agreement for a franchisee to renew or extend the term?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Franchise Agreement | Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Length of the franchise term | Section 2.1 | 10 years |
| b. | Renewal or extension of the term | Section 2.2 | If you meet the requirements, you can renew for one additional consecutive 10 year term; after that you will have no right to renew the Franchise Agreement. |
| c. | Requirements for franchisee to renew or extend | Section 2.2 | You must: provide written notice of election to renew; not be in default of the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement relating to the Bakery; sign the then-current form of Franchise Agreement; pay a renewal fee; refurbish the Bakery, if required; complete any required retraining program; sign the current form of general release in Exhibit J to this Disclosure Document; and maintain ownership or leasehold interest in the Bakery location or secure a suitable alternative. Terms of the then-current form of Franchise Agreement may differ materially from any and all of those contained in the Franchise Agreement attached to this Disclosure Document. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER, AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 42–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise term is 10 years, with an option to renew for one additional 10-year term if certain requirements are met. After that single renewal, there is no further right to renew the Franchise Agreement.
To renew the Cinnaholic franchise, a franchisee must provide written notice of their election to renew. They cannot be in default of the Franchise Agreement or any other agreement related to the bakery. Franchisees must also sign the then-current form of Franchise Agreement, which may contain terms that differ significantly from the original agreement.
Additional requirements include paying a renewal fee, refurbishing the bakery if required by Cinnaholic, and completing any required retraining programs. Franchisees must also sign the current form of general release in Exhibit J of the Disclosure Document and maintain ownership or a leasehold interest in the bakery location, or secure a suitable alternative location. Meeting these conditions is essential for a Cinnaholic franchisee to extend their business operations beyond the initial term.