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Cinnabon, Inc.

A Cinnabon bakery inside a mall in Moscow, Russia (2019)
Type	Subsidiary
Industry	Restaurants Franchising
Founded	1985; 40 years ago (1985) in Federal Way, Washington
Headquarters	Sandy Springs, Georgia , United States
Area served	Worldwide
Key people	Tracey Young (Chief Brand Officer)
Products	Cinnamon rolls Coffee Churros Milkshakes
Parent	AFC Enterprises (1998–2004) GoTo Foods (2004–present)

Cinnabon, Inc. is a famous American chain of bakeries. You can usually find them in busy places like shopping malls, airports, and rest stops where many people walk by.

The company is best known for its delicious cinnamon roll. By the end of 2017, there were over 1,200 Cinnabon bakeries in 48 different countries. The main office, or headquarters, is located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in the United States.

Cinnabon is owned by a company called GoTo Foods. GoTo Foods also owns other popular brands like Auntie Anne's and Jamba. It is part of a larger company called Roark Capital Group.

The Story of Cinnabon

A fresh Cinnabon cinnamon roll in a box, ready to go.

The idea for Cinnabon started in 1985. A man named Rich Komen saw how popular another cinnamon roll bakery was and wanted to start something similar. He tried to work with other bakeries but couldn't make a deal.

Since he already had a spot in a mall in Federal Way, Washington, Komen decided to create his own unique bakery. He and his business partner, Ray Lindstrom, worked with a Seattle baker named Jerilyn Brusseau to create the perfect cinnamon roll recipe.

The very first Cinnabon bakery opened on December 4, 1985. From the beginning, the company focused on its "World Famous Cinnamon Rolls," which quickly became the star of the brand.

Growing Bigger

The first Cinnabon store run by a partner, known as a franchise, opened in 1986 near Philadelphia. Today, you can find Cinnabon not just in malls, but also in gas stations, universities, and even amusement parks.

In 1998, a company called AFC Enterprises bought Cinnabon. Later, in 2004, it was sold to GoTo Foods (which was then called Focus Brands). This is when the headquarters moved to the Atlanta area.

Cinnabon has also teamed up with other famous brands. In 2018, it partnered with Pizza Hut to sell "Cinnabon Mini Rolls." This popular treat is still available at Pizza Hut today.

Where to Find Cinnabon Around the World

A map showing where Cinnabon stores are located.      Countries with Cinnabon stores      Countries where Cinnabon used to have stores

Cinnabon has bakeries in many countries. This system of opening stores with local partners is called franchising.

Current Locations

As of 2025, you can find Cinnabon in 50 countries and territories, including:

Former Locations

Cinnabon used to have stores in these places but they have since closed:

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See also

In Spanish: Cinnabon para niños

• List of bakery cafés