Cinnaholic
Cinnaholic franchises operate casual, full-service specialty bakeries under the CINNAHOLIC® trademark, featuring custom gourmet cinnamon rolls and other authorized food products and beverages. Franchisees follow the franchisor's business format, procedures, designs, standards, and methods of operation, including proprietary recipes, inventory control, training, and promotional programs. The business model targets the general public through retail locations in high-visibility areas with ample parking, competing in the competitive cinnamon roll and bakery cafe market with a niche focus on unique, high-quality custom products.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 2% ad fund + $179/mo POS service fee + $250/mo technology fee
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 80 franchised units in 2023 (58 open full year, 22 open part year)
* The document provides annual revenue data for 80 franchised units in 2023. This includes 58 units that were open and operating for the full twelve months, and 22 units that opened in 2023 and were not open for the full twelve months. Explicitly stated averages and medians from the document: - For the 58 full-year units: Average annual revenue = $375,100.82, Median annual revenue = $350,796.56. - For the 22 part-year units: Average annual revenue = $210,683.78, Median annual revenue = $151,310.92. To provide an overall average and median as requested, all 80 individual unit revenues were extracted and combined: - Overall average gross revenue (all 80 units): Sum of all 80 revenues / 80 = $329,886.13. - Overall median gross revenue (all 80 units): Median of all 80 revenues = $311,242.66. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data was provided, so related fields are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Cinnaholic Compares to Other Coffee & Bakery Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 84% of Coffee & Bakery franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Coffee & Bakery
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cinnaholic Current | $241K - $527K | $40K | 5.0% | 80 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K - $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $955K - $1.5M | $40K | 6.0% | 825 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K - $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES | $341K - $463K | $25K | 6.0% | 395 |
| 7 BREW | $894K - $2.2M | $35K | 4.5% | 297 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 37 franchises | $498K - $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 37 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+8 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Cinnaholic franchisees (2017 - 2025)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Termination disputes and breach of contract claims against former franchisee Calipto Foods, Inc., including a suit to compel arbitration (dismissed) and a related AAA arbitration (concluded in franchisor's favor).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
S&Q Shack, LLC (prior company of officer Daryl Dollinger) placed into involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010 (petition filed 2009); Raving Brands, Inc. (prior company of officer Daryl Dollinger) placed into involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2010 (petition filed 2009). Resolved via settlement in 2017.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Cinnaholic franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Cinnaholic franchise ranges from $241,082 to $526,582. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a Cinnaholic franchise make?
According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a Cinnaholic franchise is $329,886.13. The median revenue is $311,242.66.
How many Cinnaholic franchise locations are there?
As of the 2024 FDD, Cinnaholic has 80 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2014.
Can you get an SBA loan for a Cinnaholic franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for Cinnaholic franchises. Historical data shows 56 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Cinnaholic franchisees, with an average loan amount of $250,963. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is Cinnaholic a good franchise to buy?
Cinnaholic shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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