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Apr282010

Cinnabon Franchise

Cinnamon roll bakery

Since 1969, malls throughout the world have been filled with the scent of Cinnabon. Each bakery serves fresh and prepackaged cinnamon rolls, Pecanbons (cinnamon rolls topped with pecans and caramel frosting), coffees and other drinks.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Cinnabon Franchises?

Total Cost: $175,500-$362,960
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 10-20 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: 50% of current franchise fee

Contact Information for Cinnabon

Cinnabon Inc.
200 Glenridge Point Pkwy., #200
Atlanta, GA
30342

Phone Number: (404)255-3250
Fax Number: (404)255-4978

Franchise Homepage:

Cinnabon In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Cinnabon begin operations? 1969
When did Cinnabon begin selling franchises? 1986

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 388 27 199 0
2004 401 28 217 0
2003 361 23 149 83
2002 327 20 110 101
2001 227 20 63 165

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales & marketing experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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