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Cinnabon

2012 Franchise 500
#70
At a Glance

Products & Services: Cinnamon rolls & baked goods

Number of Locations: 864

Total Investment: $254.51K - 345.74K

Founded: 1985

Began Franchising: 1986

Public Owned

About Cinnabon

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.

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 468 24 368 4
2010 415 25 319 4
2009 424 29 304 4
2008 428 27 284 4
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $254,505 - $345,735
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
100% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 8. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee's location: 3-5 days. Additional training annually
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #70 (2012), #144 (2011), #92 (2010), #114 (2009), #124 (2008),
Fastest-Growing: #42 (2012),
America's Top Global: #63 (2012), #117 (2011), #75 (2010), #90 (2009), #76 (2008),

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