Cinnabon

Overview

In 1985, Rich and Greg Komen of Restaurants Unlimited in Seattle, Washington wanted to create “the world’s greatest cinnamon roll” for a new concept they were developing.  They hired a local food connoisseur, and after three months, hundreds of kitchen experiments and many trips to Indonesia to find the best, most flavorful cinnamon, the team perfected the Cinnabon  recipe and opened the first Cinnabon bakery on Dec. 5, 1985 at Sea Tac Mall. 

Cinnabon offers Franchise Partners:
 
•    Multi-unit , single and co-branding development opportunities
•    Franchise-focused owner with "skin in the game"
•    An opportunity to be part of a world-famous brand
•    An efficient and customizable bakery design to maximize return on investment
•    Access to a dedicated, passionate franchise support team

At Cinnabon, our vision is simple.  We want to continue being a global player in the snack industry and a “best in class” franchisor.  This is what gets us up in the morning, and we’re focused on diversity and flexibility.  From our full bakeries to our express and co-branded locations, we believe in promoting the Cinnabon brand through multiple venue types.  To do this, we’ve assembled a team of experts in operations, marketing, development, training and much more, who all share the same goal:  to help make you happy and successful each day. 

Together, we can create memories – for you, your family and most importantly, your Guests.  Make your dream a reality and experience the sweet rewards of becoming a Cinnabon Franchise Partner.

Products & Services

Cinnabon brand has grown into a worldwide phenomenon with unmatched crave appeal, with almost 770 bakeries in over 35 countries serving baked goods such as the famous Classic Roll, Caramel Pecabon, Minibon, Cinnabon Stix, Cinnabon Bites – all made with our signature Makara Cinnamon – as well as the MochaLatta Chill and various flavors of Chillatta specialty blended beverages.
And after 25 years of making the world’s best cinnamon rolls, Cinnabon has kicked off the next 25 years and beyond by introducing the world’s best cupcakes.  We went back to our roots and worked with the creator of the famous Classic Roll to bring the new baked-fresh-daily cupcake product line to life.  One secret ingredient and 556 different recipes later, we deemed our cupcakes just right – meaning they’re moist, irresistible, high quality and worthy of the Cinnabon name.

Training & Support

When you join the Cinnabon Franchisee Family, you’ll be working with passionate, experienced professionals who have extensive brand-building, development, and operational experience in all areas of the food service industry.  Our commitment to you is to provide you with world-class support and service based on respect, trust, and dedication to the success of your business.  Here are just a few of the ways we’ll support your business:

REAL ESTATE AND STORE DEVELOPMENT
•    Comprehensive assistance in site selection using Strategic Integrated Mapping and Modeling System (SIMMS) specifically customized for Moe’s.
•    Prototypical design and conceptual layouts for new restaurants
•    Access to our national network of select broker and vendor partners

TRAINING
•    Comprehensive certified training for the franchise partner and key managers
•    Continuing corporate training and on-site restaurant training
•    Online access to training tools and development support
•    In-depth operations manual

OPERATIONS AND FIELD SUPPORT
•    Initial management training and ongoing business consultation
•    Access to corporate management team for business review and performance analysis
•    Regular consultation visits
•    Inspections focusing on quality, service and cleanliness

MARKETING
•    Innovative, targeted marketing plans
•    High quality point-of-purchase, merchandising and local store marketing materials
•    Dedicated marketing staff ready to assist with marketing and media planning

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
•    Continually deliver world-class menu variety through improved products and expanded offerings
•    Operational support and quality assurance

Are You a Good Fit for Cinnabon?

Cinnabon is seeking Franchise Partners who are passionate about owning their own business and creating lasting memories for their Guests.  Cinnabon owners are business people who excel in the foodservice environment and enjoy giving back to the community.  

It’s important that Cinnabon Franchise Partners have:

•    Restaurant management experience as an owner and/or operator *
•    A minimum financial net worth of $300,000 and $100,000 in liquid cash
•    Enthusiasm for the brand and business ownership

* Love the idea of serving Cinnabon products, but not so sure you’ve got what it takes to own and operate a Cinnabon bakery?  Cinnabon now offers an Internship Program!