When did Cinnabon's predecessor begin franchising, in relation to Nothing Bundt Cakes?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Cinnabon franchises Cinnabon® bakeries that feature oven-hot cinnamon rolls, as well as other baked treats and specialty beverages. It also licenses independent third parties to operate domestic and international franchised Cinnabon® bakeries and Seattle's Best Coffee® franchises on military bases in the United States and in certain international countries, and to use the Cinnabon trademarks on products dissimilar to those offered in Cinnabon bakeries. In November 2004, the Cinnabon system became affiliated with GoTo Foods through an acquisition. Cinnabon's predecessor began franchising in 1990. As of December 31, 2024, there were 1,002 franchised and 28 affiliate-owned Cinnabon bakeries in the United States, 1,040 franchised Cinnabon bakeries outside the United States, and 193 franchised Seattle's Best Coffee units outside the United States.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 8–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Nothing Bundt Cakes began offering franchises in August 2021. Cinnabon, which is an affiliated franchise program through shared control by private equity funds managed by Roark Capital Management, LLC, had its predecessor begin franchising in 1990. Therefore, Cinnabon's predecessor began franchising approximately 31 years before Nothing Bundt Cakes started offering franchises.
It is important to note that Nothing Bundt Cakes' predecessor, Nothing Bundt Franchising LLC (NBC), began offering franchises in May 2006 and continued until August 2021. This means that while the current franchisor, NBC Franchisor LLC, only began franchising in August 2021, the Nothing Bundt Cakes system has been franchising under different entities since 2006. Cinnabon's franchising history predates even the initial franchising efforts of NBC.
For a prospective franchisee, this information highlights the different levels of experience between Nothing Bundt Cakes and Cinnabon in the franchise industry. Cinnabon has a longer track record, which may provide a more extensive history to evaluate in terms of brand recognition, operational systems, and franchisee support. However, Nothing Bundt Cakes, while newer to franchising under its current structure, benefits from the experience of its predecessor and the backing of Roark Capital Management, LLC, which also oversees other established franchise brands.