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Under what circumstances can Cinnaholic terminate the franchise agreement immediately without a cure period?

Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

mmenced and is continuing to make good faith efforts to cure such breach, Franchisor shall be given an additional 60 day period to cure the same, and this Agreement shall not terminate. In the event of termination by Franchisee, all post-termination obligations of Franchisee described herein shall not be waived but shall be strictly adhered to by Franchisee.

  • 21.2. Termination by Franchisor without a Cure Period. Franchisor may immediately terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Franchisee, without opportunity to cure, if:

  • (i) Franchisee files a petition under any bankruptcy or reorganization law, becomes insolvent, or has a trustee or receiver appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction for all or any part of its property;

  • (ii) Following commencement of the operation of the Bakery, Franchisee ceases to operate the Bakery at the Franchised Site;

  • (iii) Franchisee seeks to effect a plan of liquidation, reorganization, composition or arrangement of its affairs, whether or not the same shall be subsequently approved by a court of competent jurisdiction; it being understood that in no event shall this Agreement or any right or interest hereunder be deemed an asset in any insolvency, receivership, bankruptcy, composition, liquidation, arrangement or reorganization proceeding;

  • (iv) Franchisee has an involuntary proceeding filed against it under any bankruptcy, reorganization, or similar law and such proceeding is not dismissed within 60 days thereafter;

    • (v) Franchisee makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors;
  • (vi) Franchisee fails to pay when due any amount owed to Franchisor or its affiliates or subsidiaries, whether under this Agreement or not, and Franchisee does not correct such failure within 10 calendar days after written notice thereof is delivered to Franchisee;

  • (vii) Franchisee fails to pay when due any amount owed to any creditor, supplier or lessor of the Bakery or the Franchised Site or any taxing authority for federal, state or local taxes (other than amounts being bona fide disputed through appropriate proceedings) and Franchisee does not correct such failure within 10 calendar days after written notice is delivered thereof to Franchisee;

  • (viii) Franchisee fails to commence operation of the Bakery at the Franchised Site within 14 months after execution of this Agreement, except for any delay that is agreed to in writing by the Franchisor, in its sole discretion;

  • (ix) Franchisee or any of Franchisee's owners are convicted of or plead no contest to a felony, a crime involving moral turpitude or any other crime or offense that is likely to adversely affect the reputation of the CINNAHOLIC® System and the goodwill associated with the Marks;

  • (x) Franchisee operatesthe Bakery or any phase of the franchised business in a manner that presents a health or safety hazard to Franchisee's customers, employees or the public;

  • (xi) Franchisee makes a material misrepresentation to Franchisor before or after being granted the franchise;

  • (xii)

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Cinnaholic Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic can terminate the franchise agreement immediately, without allowing an opportunity to cure, under several specific circumstances. These include financial issues such as the franchisee filing for bankruptcy or becoming insolvent, or having a trustee or receiver appointed for their property. Similarly, seeking a plan of liquidation or making a general assignment for the benefit of creditors can trigger immediate termination. If an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding is filed against the franchisee and not dismissed within 60 days, Cinnaholic can also terminate the agreement.

Operationally, Cinnaholic can terminate the agreement without a cure period if the franchisee ceases to operate the bakery after it has commenced operations. Furthermore, failure to commence operation of the bakery within 14 months after the franchise agreement's execution, unless a written extension is granted by Cinnaholic, also constitutes grounds for immediate termination.

Additionally, Cinnaholic can immediately terminate the agreement if the franchisee fails to pay amounts owed to Cinnaholic, its affiliates, or subsidiaries, or fails to pay amounts owed to any creditor, supplier, lessor, or taxing authority, and does not correct such failure within 10 calendar days after written notice. Moreover, if a franchisee receives at least three default notices from Cinnaholic within a 12-month period, even if the defaults are cured, Cinnaholic reserves the right to terminate the agreement immediately. Other causes for immediate termination include the franchisee being dissolved or defaulting on any other agreement with Cinnaholic or its affiliates, provided the default isn't cured within the time frame specified in that agreement.

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.