Does Nothing Bundt Cakes operate any franchises under the Cinnabon brand?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ated Franchise Programs
Through control with private equity funds managed by Roark Capital Management, LLC, we are affiliated with the following franchise programs ("Affiliated Programs"). None of these affiliates operate a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise.
GoTo Foods Inc. ("GoTo Foods") is the indirect parent company to seven franchisors, including: Auntie Anne's Franchisor SPV LLC ("Auntie Anne's"), Carvel Franchisor SPV LLC ("Carvel"), Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC ("Cinnabon"), Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC ("Jamba"), McAlister's Franchisor SPV LLC ("McAlister's"), Moe's Franchisor SPV LLC ("Moe's"), and Schlotzsky's Franchisor SPV LLC ("Schlotzsky's"). All seven GoTo Foods franchisors have a principal place of business at 5620 Glenridge Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30342 and have not offered franchises in any other line of business.
Auntie Anne's franchises Auntie Anne's® shops that offer soft pretzels, lemonade, frozen drinks, and related foods and beverages. In November 2010, the Auntie Anne's system became affiliated with GoTo Foods through an acquisition. Auntie Anne's predecessor began offering franchises in January 1991. As of December 31, 2024, there were 1,182 franchised and 11 affiliate-owned Auntie Anne's shops in the United States and 815 franchised Auntie Anne's shops outside the United States.
Carvel franchises Carvel® ice cream shoppes and is a leading retailer of branded ice cream cakes in the United States and a producer of premium soft-serve ice cream. The Carvel system became an Affiliated Program in October 2001 and became affiliated with GoTo Foods in November 2004. Carvel's predecessor began franchising retail ice cream shoppes in 1947. As of December 31, 2024, there were 336 franchised Carvel shoppes in the United States and 39 franchised Carvel shoppes 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 Nothing Bundt Cakes FDD, Nothing Bundt Cakes does not operate franchises under the Cinnabon brand. However, Nothing Bundt Cakes is affiliated with Cinnabon through shared ownership by private equity funds managed by Roark Capital Management, LLC. These funds also control other franchise programs like Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Jamba, McAlister's, Moe's, and Schlotzsky's.
Specifically, Cinnabon franchises Cinnabon bakeries that feature oven-hot cinnamon rolls, baked treats, and specialty beverages. As of December 31, 2024, there were 1,002 franchised and 28 affiliate-owned Cinnabon bakeries in the United States, along with a significant international presence.
While Nothing Bundt Cakes and Cinnabon are separate franchise systems, their affiliation could present opportunities for cross-promotional activities or shared resources at the ownership level. However, the FDD clearly states that none of the affiliated programs operate a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise, maintaining distinct brand identities and operational structures.