#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
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 |
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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
Fastest-Growing: #42 (2012),