Nothing tastes more sweeter than an exquisite and delicious dessert. Almost every human being in the world is fond of sweet treats. The high-quality bakery products made by using fresh ingredients are the natural choice of most food lovers. Many people become irresistible fans of the food franchise that meets their dessert cravings. Cinnaholic is one such food franchise that solves everyone’s dessert cravings.
Cinnaholic is not your typical cinnamon roll dessert shop. All of its products are fresh-baked and 100% vegan, dairy & lactose-free, egg-free, and cholesterol-free.
We at The Franchise Universe caught up with LeAnne Cavallaro, Director of Operations at Cinnaholic, to learn more about the company and its franchising business.
LeAnne states that she wants to deliver new experiences to customers every time they visit Cinnaholic. She wants its customers to feel like they are returning to a comforting harbor at all of its locations.
Let’s unveil more about the company
Creating 100% Plant-Based Desserts
Cinnaholic was founded by a husband-and-wife team that wanted to create decadent desserts that were 100% plant-based. After appearing on Shark Tank, they decided to franchise their concept, and Cinnaholic now has over 60 locations across the US and Canada. Cinnaholic’s work is a craft of love, passion, and dedication.
Using Fresh Ingredients for Making Most Popular Items
The fact that all of Cinnaholic’s bakeries are 100% plant-based sets it apart from its competition. It believes in using the highest quality ingredients. Some of Cinnaholic’s most popular items are the Cookie Monster Roll made with cream cheese frosting topped with chocolate chip cookie dough, chocolate chips, and chocolate sauce; the Caramel Apple Pie Roll made with caramel frosting topped with fresh apples, homemade pie crumble, pecans and caramel sauce; and its custom Cinnacakes that are made with customer’s choice of frosting and five toppings.
Cinnaholic is proud to serve create-your-own cinnamon rolls, and other sweet treats like made from scratch brownies, cookies, and edible cookie dough.
Ensuring Wow Factor in Products
100% plant-based is always the first priority for Cinnaholic, but it takes it up a notch by making sure its products always have that wow factor when it comes to ingredients and flavor. Customers can select from over 20 unique frosting flavors and a variety of fresh and decadent toppings for their cinnamon roll. They can mix and match flavors to create a new experience every visit!
Moreover, all of Cinnaholic’s bakeries are set up for online ordering and third-party delivery, which has increased the ease of ordering for its customers.
Catering Events of All Types and Any Size
Cinnaholic’s entire menu is completely customizable to the events of its customers. From social gatherings and office meetings to weddings and showers, Cinnaholic caters for events small, large, and everything in between. With Cinnaholic Catering, the possibilities are endless. It caters to any occasion and any size and creates a memorable and unique dessert experience for customers.
Symbolizing Experience, Team Value, and Family
The swallow featured in the Cinnaholic logo is derived from the traditional sailor tattoo. It symbolizes experience, team value, and family. Cinnaholic feels the success of its brand is reflected in the dedication and passion of its franchise partners, its corporate team, and its employees whom it considers “family”.
Making Huge Impact on People with Food Allergies
Cinnaholic has impacted people with food allergies tremendously. Since all of its items are 100% dairy, egg, and lactose-free, it is able to cater to people with allergies to those items.
Cinnaholic hears from families all the time how thankful and excited they are because their child/ren are able to enjoy Cinnaholic’s baked goods without fear of getting sick.
Let’s hear it from the client.
“We tried a few of your rolls last weekend and they blew me away! We have a child with a dairy allergy, so it was so special and meaningful to be able to have a delicious treat that we felt safe with!” —— Hannah, Baltimore
“It’s amazing to hear these stories and makes me proud to be a part of this brand,” says LeAnne.
Supporting Needs of Franchise Partners
Talking about the impact of the pandemic, LeAnne says there have been so many effects the pandemic has brought to the franchise industry, but one consistent opportunity is hiring. Cinnaholic is supporting its franchise partners with additional messaging on social media and its websites, and continuing to work on creative ways to support their need for staffing.
LeAnne says, “A positive work culture is a necessity to hire and retain a great staff, and fortunately for Cinnaholic, the work is fun, and serving up sweet treats to our raving fans is always rewarding.”
Being Active in Communities
When it comes to serving communities, all Cinnaholic locations are individually owned and operated, and each franchise partner connects with their community differently. Many locations donate food to local organizations as needed, and many work with schools and non-profits for fundraising. Cinnaholic prides itself on being active in its communities!
Growing and Expanding into International Markets
Cinnaholic wants to continue to grow across the United States and Canada and eventually expand into more international markets. It is actively seeking franchise partners in new markets to help grow its brand.
Being Up for a Challenge
LeAnne advises budding franchise leaders who aspire to venture into the food and beverages franchise industry, “This industry is a whirlwind and every day is different, make sure you’re up for the challenge. Contact references and other franchise partners inside the brand you’re pursuing, visit a nearby location, and ask all the questions! Be committed to be present at your business - our most successful franchise partners are part of the daily operations!”
