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Cinnaholic caps 2021 with 13 new locations, 62 franchise deals

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January 14, 2022

Gourmet plant-based cinnamon roll brand Cinnaholic closed out 2021 with 13 new locations. The company plans to open 18 in early 2022 with a projected 25 slated to open by the end of the year. Cinnaholic has also signed 62 franchise deals, according to a press release.

The brand said U.S. locations brought in over $20 million in sales revenue. Sales are up 64% in the U.S. and 30% in Canada from 2020.

"2021 was a fantastic year for Cinnaholic, and it has been thrilling to watch the brand continue to grow over the last several months," Leanne Cavallaro, director of operations at Cinnaholic, said in the release. "We have a lot to look forward to with the new openings on the horizon and the new owners that will be joining our family! We are also thankful for our hardworking franchisees, who embody the Cinnaholic spirit at every bakery."

Cinnaholic celebrated Cinnaholic Day in July to honor the brand's 11th anniversary, which generated over $70,000 in sales. National Cinnamon Roll Day, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day limited time offers all contributed to the significant sales increase in 2021 as well. Additionally, Cinnaholic released four LTO menus, making the popular Banana Bread a permanent menu item, and bringing back fan favorite rolls — the Fluffernutter Roll and Savory Pizza Roll.

"We love coming up with ways to treat our fans — and we have big menu and promotion plans in the new year," said Cavallaro in the release. "Cinnaholic lovers can definitely look forward to exciting brand news in 2022. Whether we offer deals or new flavors, we are always ready to spice things up!"

Cinnaholic was founded in 2010 is based in Atlanta, Georgia.