Auntie Anne's vs Cinnabon: franchise cost side by side

Auntie Anne's is the cheaper of the two to open, from $157,795; Cinnabon starts at $256,950.

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Auntie Anne's is the cheaper to open, from $157,795.

Cinnabon starts at $256,950, the lowest cost to open given in each FDD.

From each FDD	Auntie Anne's	Cinnabon
Total cost to open	$157,795 to $835,500	$256,950 to $703,500
Upfront fee	$35,500	$35,500
Royalty (ongoing fee)	7% of net sales	6% of net sales
Marketing fund	2% of net sales (3% for street locations)	2.5% of net sales (3% for street locations)
Published sales	$792,496 a year (average of 489 locations, 2025)	$665,401 a year (average of 189 locations, 2025)
Outlets	1,236 franchised, 11 company	1,310 franchised, 28 company
Year filed	2026	2026

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