Cinnabon

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What to know about Cinnabon franchise? Cinnabon was founded in Seattle in 1985 with a focus on cinnamon rolls. Cinnabon has become known for its "world famous" cinnamon rolls, which are made with a recipe that includes Makara® cinnamon from Indonesia. The company also sells a variety of other baked goods and coffee drinks. In 2004, Cinnabon was acquired by FOCUS Brands, a franchisor and operator of more than 4,500 ice cream, yogurt, bakery, and cafe stores under the brand names Carvel®, Auntie Anne's®, Cinnabon®, Schlotzsky's®, Moe's Southwest Grill®, and McAlister's Deli®, among others. You will operate a Cinnabon retail bakery. Bakeries are retail stores that sell fresh-baked cinnamon rolls and related products. There are three types of Bakeries: a Full Bakery, an Express Bakery, and a Concession Bakery (each term is defined in Item 1). Cinnabon Bakeries often operate in high-traffic areas, such as shopping malls, airports, and train stations. Cinnabon Bakeries typically generate a significant portion of their revenues from sales of coffee and other drinks. A typical Cinnabon Bakery has an open floor plan that allows customers to see the baking and decorating process. The bakery also has seating for customers who wish to eat in the store. The atmosphere in a Cinnabon Bakery is casual and relaxed, with music and aromas that create a warm, inviting environment. Customers can purchase cinnamon rolls by the slice or by the whole roll, as well as other baked goods and coffee drinks. Cinnabon Bakeries are typically staffed by friendly, outgoing team members who enjoy interacting with people. The team members work together to provide an enjoyable experience for every customer. Cinnabon is based in Atlanta, GA. Scroll down to learn more! How much does a Cinnabon franchise cost? Are you wondering how much is a Cinnabon franchise? Before starting a Cinnabon franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business. The minimum investment amount required to open a Cinnabon franchise is $23,600 and can go all the way up to $746,300. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Cinnabon business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Cinnabon franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Cinnabon business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income. After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Cinnabon franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.