What is the timeframe during which the minimum grand opening expenditure must be spent for a new Cinnaholic bakery?
Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ications we and the landlord may require.
- Note 9: You must conduct a grand opening promotion with the opening of your Bakery. You must pay all costs of the grand opening, including publicity costs, pre and/or post opening coaching, promotional costs, plus the full cost of any price reductions or other customer inducements. $1,500 to $2,000 (of the $5,000) must be spent on a public relations vendor of our choice or approval. Costs may vary depending on your market and the type of advertising used, however, you must spend a minimum of $5,000 during the period 30 days before and 60 days after the opening of your Bakery or, if you purchased an existing Bakery, 60 days after the purchase of your Bakery. Part of your grand opening promotion will include obtaining pre and/or post opening coaching by a vendor designated by us and the cost of this coaching will count toward your requ
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 18–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to conduct a grand opening promotion when opening their bakery. The minimum expenditure for this promotion is $5,000. Of this amount, $1,500 to $2,000 must be allocated to a public relations vendor that Cinnaholic approves or designates.
The timeframe for spending the minimum $5,000 is specified as within 30 days before and 60 days after the bakery's opening. If a franchisee purchases an existing Cinnaholic bakery, the $5,000 must be spent within 60 days after the purchase.
This grand opening promotion may include pre- and/or post-opening coaching from a Cinnaholic-designated vendor, and the cost of this coaching can count toward the required grand opening promotion expenditures. Franchisees need to factor these costs and timelines into their initial budget and operational planning to ensure compliance with Cinnaholic's requirements.