2026 FDD Issued Mar 27, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Cinnabon Franchise Cost (2026)
A Cinnabon franchise costs an estimated $196,250 – $715,100 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $35,500 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Full Bakery (Non-Traditional Location). Item 6 lists royalty fee: 6% of Net Sales, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
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- Total investment
- $196K – $715KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $35.5KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 6% of Net SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2.5% of Net SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Cinnabon
Food-truck moves affect both sides of Item 20's 2025 outlet table. The ceased-operations entries were relocations to other states, and the same trucks appear as openings at their destinations. Reading those entries as business shutdowns would misstate what happened. The system totals also cover formats beyond the non-traditional Full Bakery investment table shown here, so unit growth does not establish how that particular format performed.
Item 7's low construction estimate already assumes a landlord's tenant allowance, while the high assumes no allowance. Deducting another allowance from the low would count the same contribution twice. Express estimates exclude their host restaurant's investment, and a concession trailer excludes its tow vehicle. These format-specific exclusions prevent the smallest printed range from being treated as a standalone bakery budget.
The enclosed-mall figure of $665,401 is limited to eligible single-brand Full Bakeries. Item 19 separates convenience-site sales from that group and combines both brands' products in the Auntie Anne's co-branded table. Alternative Selling Location sales are omitted from these earnings disclosures but included in Item 6's royalty basis. That mismatch is another reason the disclosed sales alone cannot establish total recurring fees.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Cinnabon?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $35,500 for Cinnabon. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5, PDF p. 29: the standard Full Bakery fee is $35,500; an Express Bakery is $8,000, a Concession Bakery $5,500 and Auntie Anne's or Carvel co-branded bakeries $71,000, including the other brand's $35,500 fee. Qualifying veterans or Armed Forces members pay $20,000 for a Full Bakery. Other reductions are discretionary and may be modified or withdrawn; fees are nonrefundable. Multi-unit agreements require all committed bakery fees at signing, with no refund for missed development commitments. Item 7's Auntie Anne's table prints a $66,000 fee on PDF p. 52 despite Item 5 and Item 7 Note 1 stating $71,000; this source difference requires clarification, not an assumed discount. PDF pp. 30–31 also describe conditional drawing-review and construction-inspection fees, training charges after the first two bakeries, POS setup and location-dependent grand-opening spending.
Source: Cinnabon 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 29.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Cinnabon, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Cinnabon franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Cinnabon 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 46.
Item 7 of Cinnabon’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one full bakery (non-traditional location) at $196,250 – $715,100. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,500 | $35,500 |
| Construction and Build Out Costs | $43,500 | $318,000 |
| Permitting | $1,000 | $15,000 |
| Equipment Package | $45,000 | $102,500 |
| Millwork | $20,000 | $45,000 |
| Signage | $3,000 | $10,200 |
| Menu Board, Graphics and Interior Signage | $2,700 | $15,300 |
| Computer System | $10,500 | $32,000 |
| Smallwares | $4,700 | $10,000 |
| Architect/Engineer | $5,000 | $21,000 |
| Rent | $2,000 | $15,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $3,000 | $7,500 |
| Legal and Accounting Fees | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Insurance | $1,250 | $6,800 |
| Misc. Opening Costs/Office Supplies | $1,000 | $10,000 |
| Management Training Program Fee | $0 | $3,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses during Training | $3,600 | $5,700 |
| On-Site Training Fee | $0 | $6,100 |
| Opening Inventory | $2,500 | $23,500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 Months | $7,000 | $23,000 |
| Total | $196,250 | $715,100 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Full Bakery (Traditional Location) | $256,950 – $703,500 |
| Express Bakery (Excluding New Schlotzsky's Restaurants) | $70,850 – $191,950 |
| Express Bakery in a New Schlotzsky's Restaurant (Host Business Excluded) | $29,250 – $66,900 |
| Concession Bakery - Food Truck | $171,465 – $325,875 |
| Concession Bakery - Trailer (Tow Vehicle Excluded) | $125,465 – $263,650 |
| Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Bakery (Printed Estimate; Fee Conflict in Notes) | $410,675 – $1,205,400 |
| Carvel Co-Branded or Swirl Bakery | $463,250 – $1,136,500 |
For comparison, the median high-end investment among 25 restaurants & food records without a source-review hold is $1,297,100.
Main non-traditional Full Bakery table: PDF pp. 46–47. Traditional Full Bakery total: p. 46; Express excluding new Schlotzsky's: p. 48; Express built with a new Schlotzsky's: p. 49; concession truck/trailer: pp. 50–51; Auntie Anne's co-brand: p. 53; Carvel/Swirl: p. 54 and cover p. 2. Notes pp. 54–59 assume one bakery, one month of rent and first-year insurance. The low construction estimate is already net of an assumed $30,000 tenant allowance; the high assumes none. Do not deduct the allowance again. Delivery/catering vehicles, real-estate purchase, new freestanding-building improvements and ASL opening/operating costs are not estimated in the main range. Express totals exclude the host business; the new-Schlotzsky's range requires simultaneous construction. A concession trailer also excludes its tow vehicle. Concessions are offered only to qualified existing franchisees (Item 1, p. 21). Initial management and on-site assistance are included for the first two bakeries, with conditional charges thereafter; extra trainees and extra training may cost more. Additional funds estimate pre-opening and three months' expenses, not guaranteed sufficiency. Source qualifications need clarification: the non-traditional table separately lists millwork, graphics and smallwares although Notes 2 and 4 on p. 55 describe them as included in construction/equipment; the printed rows and total are retained, not adjusted by assumption. Auntie Anne's table shows a $66,000 initial fee versus $71,000 in Item 5 and Note 1; its total is reported exactly as printed, not as a resolved all-in quote.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Cinnabon charge? (Item 6)
Source: Cinnabon 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 31.
Item 6 of Cinnabon’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
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| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Net Sales | Every period | Full-bakery rate on Net Sales, payable weekly. For Auntie Anne's co-branded bakeries in Other Locations, Cinnabon sales pay 6% and Auntie Anne's sales pay 7%, which may increase to 8%. For Express bakeries in a Schlotzsky's, royalty is the then-current proprietary product price per case, not this sales percentage. Net Sales includes catering, delivery and Alternative Selling Location sales; third-party delivery commissions are not deducted. Item 19's reported sales exclude Alternative Selling Locations (ASLs). See PDF pp. 31–32 and 44. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| Advertising Contribution | 2.5% of Net Sales | Every period | Current single-brand Other Locations rate. Streetside and Swirl bakeries currently pay 3%; Express bakeries in a Schlotzsky's are not charged. Auntie Anne's co-branded Other Locations allocate 2.5% to Cinnabon sales and 2% to Auntie Anne's sales. The contribution can increase on notice, but required Advertising Contribution plus Local Marketing Obligation may not exceed 5% of Net Sales. See PDF p. 32. (Item 6, PDF p. 32) |
| Advertising Cooperative Contribution | Varies | When it applies | Amount set by the applicable advertising cooperative. (Item 6, PDF p. 32) |
| Local Marketing Obligation | 1% of Net Sales | Every period | Current minimum expenditure each calendar quarter, not a fee paid only to the franchisor. May change on 60 days' written notice; required Advertising Contribution plus Local Marketing Obligation may not exceed 5% of Net Sales. The franchisor may collect or spend the required amount and require reimbursement for a shortfall. See PDF pp. 32–33. (Item 6, PDF p. 32) |
| Promotions and Advertising Materials | Varies | When it applies | Up to 110% of actual costs and expenses for goods purchased from the franchisor or affiliates. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | Varies | When it applies | Up to 110% of actual costs and expenses, including bank return charges, in addition to interest. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Interest | Varies | When it applies | Lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum legal rate on overdue amounts. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Late Reporting Fee | $50 per week | When it applies | For missing, late, incomplete or inaccurate required reports; subject to the Allowed Adjustment. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Taxes and Other Payments | Varies | When it applies | Reimbursement of taxes and other payments described in Item 6. (Item 6, PDF p. 33) |
| Subsequent Trainee Management Training Fee | $250 | When it applies | Per trainee per day for specified subsequent management trainees. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| On-Site Training and Assistance Fee | $500 | When it applies | Per trainer per day, plus travel and living expenses; additional training requested or required. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Additional Support/Consulting Fee | $500 | When it applies | Per representative per day, plus travel and living expenses for accepted additional services. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Conference/Program Fee | $0 – $2,500 | When it applies | Per attendee; may also be charged for required attendees absent without an excuse. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Training Cancellation Fee | Varies | When it applies | Program fees and out-of-pocket costs if training is not cancelled at least 14 days beforehand or the trainee is not prepared; rescheduled training may be charged again. (Item 6, PDF p. 34) |
| Learning Management System License Fee | $170 per year | Every period | Required electronic learning system; subject to the Allowed Adjustment. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| Sublease Administration Fee | $200 per month | When it applies | Only if subleasing from the franchisor; additional to rent and other sublease costs. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| Lease Renewal/Extension Review Fee | $500 – $2,000 | When it applies | Currently $500 for a lease term of two years or less to $2,000 for five years or more. A renewal or landlord extension of at least 12 months requires approval; a review fee may be charged. Subject to the Allowed Adjustment. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| Lease Documentation Late Fee | $500 per month | When it applies | For each month or partial month after failing to supply a signed lease, amendment or renewal within 15 days of execution, until delivered. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| ASL License Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | One-time license fee only for an approved Alternative Selling Location (ASL), a temporary mobile non-baking stand or cart attached to an existing bakery; not a full-bakery franchise fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| ASL Training Fee | $750 | When it applies | If provided for an Alternative Selling Location, includes one day of installation and up to two days of on-site training. (Item 6, PDF p. 35) |
| Remote Location Baking License Fee | $3,000 per year | When it applies | Only for an approved remote baking/sales venue. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
| Relocation Fee | Varies | When it applies | 10% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee, if relocating to an accepted site. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
| Relocation Extension Fee | $1,500 per year | When it applies | For each year by which the term is extended in connection with relocation. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
| Refresh/Remodel Site Survey and Design Solution Fee | $1,200 – $6,000 | When it applies | Scope-dependent survey/design fee; refresh required every five years and remodel every ten years. This is for the survey and design solution, not the complete construction/remodeling budget. Subject to the Allowed Adjustment. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
| Transfer Fee | Varies | When it applies | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee for a Control Transfer; 10% for a related-party or non-Control Transfer. Control Transfer includes the agreement, bakery/substantially all assets, more than 20% of ownership interests or a change in entity control. See PDF p. 36. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | 20% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee for the applicable bakery type. (Item 6, PDF p. 36) |
| Computer Systems Fee | Varies | When it applies | Service-dependent fee, not exceeding 110% of actual costs and expenses for modifications, maintenance or support. (Item 6, PDF p. 37) |
| POS System License and Lease Fees | $159 – $967 per month | Every period | CapEx: $159–$397 monthly for software licensing with purchased hardware; HaaS: $302–$967 monthly for software and leased hardware. Alternatives, not additive. Fees equal actual costs plus a 0.5% administrative charge; changes may not exceed 110% of actual costs and expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 37) |
| POS System Support Fee | $70 – $250 per month | Every period | Hardware/software support; subject to the Allowed Adjustment. (Item 6, PDF p. 37) |
| POS System Administration Fee | $1,500 – $2,000 | When it applies | If onboarding/reconfiguration services are provided after a transfer; also applies before opening under Item 5. (Item 6, PDF p. 37) |
| Non-GoTo Foods Portfolio POS Menu Setup | $500 | When it applies | Per day if an approved non-portfolio co-brand is added to or modified in the POS. (Item 6, PDF p. 37) |
| Back Office and Polling Software Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently not charged; future estimated fee $100-$200 per month. (Item 6, PDF p. 38) |
| Credit Card Fees | 2.5% – 5% of credit-card transaction amounts | When it applies | Estimated transaction fees; other vendor fees may apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 38) |
| Information Security and Compliance Fees | Varies | When it applies | Currently not charged by the franchisor or affiliates; possible costs up to 110% of actual costs and expenses. Approved-supplier security services may be required. (Item 6, PDF p. 38) |
| Gift Card and Loyalty Program Fees | Varies | Every period | Retailer-sold gift-card distributor retains 7.75% or 12% of value; redeemed funds are reimbursed net of that retained fee. Processor also charges $4.50 per bakery monthly. (Item 6, PDF p. 38) |
| Loyalty App Fee | $54 per month | Every period | Required loyalty app; payable to the franchisor or designated vendor. (Item 6, PDF p. 39) |
| Online Ordering Fee | Varies | Every period | Currently $54 per month plus 0.04% per transaction and additional subscribed-service charges. (Item 6, PDF p. 39) |
| Ordering Support Fee | 3% of pre-tax online-order transaction amounts | Every period | Applies to transactions processed through the online ordering system; fee and included services may change. (Item 6, PDF p. 39) |
| Technology Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently not collected. Then-current percentage, fixed and/or usage charges may be imposed; may replace or supplement other technology fees, not exceed 110% of actual technology-related costs and expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 40) |
| Purchasing Program Fee | Varies | When it applies | Membership fee if an applicable program is designated; currently no program requires membership fees. (Item 6, PDF p. 40) |
| Supply Chain Fee | $0.37 – $0.62 | When it applies | Per case purchased through specified appointed distributors; collected from distributors by the franchisor or affiliates. (Item 6, PDF p. 40) |
| Master Insurance Policy Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently not charged; no estimate stated for a potential required share of a master policy. (Item 6, PDF p. 40) |
| Insurance | Varies | When it applies | If required coverage is not maintained: unpaid premiums and up to 110% of actual costs and expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 40) |
| Guest Relations Fee | $30 | When it applies | Per guest complaint/contact not answered within 72 hours under the standards, or the fourth and each subsequent complaint in a month. Other response-cost reimbursement may also apply. Fee, response time and complaint threshold can change; the fee is subject to the Allowed Adjustment. (Item 6, PDF p. 41) |
| Non-compliance Fee | $25 – $500 | When it applies | Current single-violation range; may repeat as frequently as daily for continuing noncompliance. (Item 6, PDF p. 41) |
| Failure to Comply with Standards or Law Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently up to $5,000 plus reasonable inspection, examination or analysis expenses under the stated noncompliance conditions. (Item 6, PDF p. 41) |
| Development Deadline Extension Fee | $2,500 | When it applies | Per missed deadline or granted extension of a specified development deadline. (Item 6, PDF p. 42) |
| Repeated Inspection Fee | Varies | When it applies | $500 Non-compliance Fee plus third-party inspector costs and other inspection expenses, including representative travel and living expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 42) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Cost of audit for Net Sales understatement of 2% or more; typical estimated cost $1,000-$4,000. (Item 6, PDF p. 42) |
| Reimbursement of Services After Default | Varies | When it applies | Reasonable costs and expenses of performing an unfulfilled obligation after default. (Item 6, PDF p. 42) |
| Liquidated Damages (Full Bakery or Concession Bakery) | Varies | When it applies | Average monthly Royalty owed over the preceding 36 months (or shorter operating period), multiplied by the lesser of 36 months or remaining term. Payable within 30 days of termination only after the bakery opened and if not insolvent at termination; not a recurring operating royalty. See PDF p. 42. (Item 6, PDF p. 42) |
| Liquidated Damages (Express Bakery) | Varies | When it applies | Average monthly Proprietary Goods purchases over the preceding 36 months (or shorter operating period), multiplied by the lesser of 36 months or remaining term. Payable within 30 days of termination only after the bakery opened and if not insolvent at termination. See PDF pp. 42–43. (Item 6, PDF p. 42) |
| Appraiser's Fee | Varies | When it applies | 50% of appraiser's fee if the franchisor elects to purchase assets on termination/expiration and the parties cannot agree a price. (Item 6, PDF p. 43) |
| Indemnification of Us | Varies | When it applies | Costs and expenses for covered losses under the agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 43) |
| Attorneys' Fees | Varies | When it applies | Applicable costs and expenses, subject to the exceptions and legal-proceeding conditions in Item 6. (Item 6, PDF p. 43) |
| Reinstatement Fee | Varies | When it applies | 10% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee plus royalties that would have been payable between termination and reinstatement after a cured health/safety default. (Item 6, PDF p. 43) |
| De-identification Fee | Varies | When it applies | Actual costs and expenses plus interest and a 15% administrative fee if required de-identification is not performed. (Item 6, PDF p. 43) |
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Cinnabon startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Card, online-ordering and gift-card fees use transaction-specific amounts; POS purchase and lease charges are alternatives. Item 19 excludes ASL sales that Item 6 includes in Net Sales. A single disclosed annual sales figure cannot determine total recurring fees. For rows marked Allowed Adjustment, PDF p. 44 permits an annual increase, at the franchisor's option, up to 50% of the fee at the year's start or the increase in actual service costs. PDF pp. 44–45 also allow each co-brand franchisor to charge specified brand-specific fees independently; not every co-branded charge is shared. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Cinnabon franchised outlet history
Source: Cinnabon 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 109.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 1,310 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 28 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 930 | 53 | 30 | 953 | — |
| 2024 | 953 | 91 | 42 | 1,002 | — |
| 2025 | 1,002 | 348 | 40 | 1,310 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
45 units changed owners in 2025.
Table 3 printed totals on PDF p. 109 measure calendar-year-end outlets; Table 2 transfer totals are on p. 105 and Table 4 affiliate-owned totals on p. 110. Company-owned fields here contain affiliate-owned bakeries within Schlotzsky's restaurants, not bakeries directly owned by this franchisor. Source differences are preserved: Table 1 on p. 103 prints 929/952 for 2023 franchised start/end and 952 at the start of 2024, while Table 3 prints 930/953 and 953; the site uses the required Table 3, not a forced reconciliation. Item 1 on p. 10 says 29 affiliate-owned units at year-end 2025, whereas Table 4 prints 28; 28 is retained with this source warning. PDF p. 110 says all three 2025 ceased-other entries were food-truck relocations from California, Delaware and Michigan to Florida and New York, also counted as openings there. They are not three business shutdowns. The table excludes signed-but-unopened franchises and agreements terminated before opening.
How much do Cinnabon franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Cinnabon 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 100.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Net Sales (Enclosed Mall Franchises) of $665,401 (Fiscal Year 2025 ended December 28, 2025, 189 single-brand Enclosed Mall Full Bakery franchises reporting sales in all 52 weeks; excludes co-branded, incomplete-reporting and permanently closed bakeries). Cinnabon’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Cinnabon franchise agreement term?
Source: Cinnabon 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 93.
The standard Cinnabon franchise agreement runs 20 years, with renewal terms of 20 years.
Item 17, PDF pp. 93–94: Full and Express Bakeries have a twenty-year term and one conditional twenty-year successor term. Renewal requires timely request and application, substantial compliance, renovation, site rights, a new agreement, fee and release; co-brands also need the other franchisor's continued permission. The renewal agreement can differ materially. Concession Bakeries instead have a five-year term and no renewal option.
How long does it take to open a Cinnabon franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Cinnabon 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 69.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the franchise agreement to opening: 3 to 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cinnabon
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- What is the initial franchise fee for a Cinnabon bakery?
- Item 5 lists $35,500 for a standard Full Bakery. Express, Concession and co-branded formats have different fees; qualifying veterans or Armed Forces members have a Full Bakery reduction. Read the fee notes for eligibility, prepayment and the co-brand source discrepancy.
- How much does it cost to open a Cinnabon?
- Item 7 estimates $196,250 – $715,100 for a Full Bakery in a non-traditional location. That is not the mall/streetside or Express budget. The low estimate already assumes a tenant allowance; real-estate purchase, delivery vehicles and other stated exclusions require a separate budget.
- What are the ongoing fees for Cinnabon?
- For a single-brand Full Bakery in Other Locations, Item 6 lists royalty of 6% of Net Sales and advertising contribution of 2.5% of Net Sales, plus local marketing, POS, learning-system, loyalty and ordering charges. Streetside, co-branded and Schlotzsky's Express formulas differ. These two percentages are not total operating fees.
- How much revenue does a Cinnabon generate?
- Item 19 reports $665,401 in average Net Sales for eligible single-brand enclosed-mall Full Bakery franchises reporting sales in every week of fiscal 2025. Convenience and Auntie Anne's co-branded groups have separate figures. These sales do not establish profit, owner income or results for excluded formats.
Sources
Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 27, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 29
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 31
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 46
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 100
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 109
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 93
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Document & verification changelog
- October 29, 2026: Record updated.
- October 28, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- October 9, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner-directed provisional publication before independent source verification was complete.
- October 9, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued March 27, 2026).