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Cinnzeo

Cinnamon rolls

Background

Founded: 1987 Franchising since: 1998
The founders of Cinnzeo got their start as franchisees for another cinnamon roll company in 1987. In the next 10 years, they opened 20 stores in Western Canada, but grew unhappy with the direction the company was aking. In 1997, the franchisees decided not to renew their contract and instead opened their own company. By 2000 Cinnzeo, now led by president Brian R. Latham, had grown from those original 20 stores to 64, expanding into the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia.
2140 Pagasus Rd. N.E.
Calgary, Alberta T2E 8G8
Phone:
(403)255-4556


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 12 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming

Exclusive territories available.

Special Programs
Cinnzeo supports the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $214K-621K
Franchise fee: $15K
Ongoing royalty fee: 7%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $500K
Cash liquidity requirement: $200K
Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 6
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 3 weeks
  • At franchisee's location: 2 weeks

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations