Hissho International vs Cinnabon
Two franchise systems, side by side. For a software vendor, they are not the same opportunity.
More open target
Hissho International
wins 2 of 12 vendor rows
Cinnabon is adding units faster (30.739% vs 8.685% YoY), the stronger timing signal. Hissho International carries the lighter royalty load (0.0% vs 6.0%), leaving operators more room for software spend. Verdict: too close to call on the filings alone — pick based on your category fit.
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Hissho International
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Cinnabon
Total units
1,955
1,338
Franchised units
1,852
1,310
Unit growth YoY
8.685%
30.739%
Average unit revenue (AUV)
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$665K
Royalty
0%
6%
Ad fund
2%
2.5%
Initial franchise fee
$6K
$36K
Investment range (low)
$26K
$257K
Investment range (high)
$91K
$704K
Procurement model
Approved supplier
Approved supplier
FDD fiscal year
2022
2026
Filing freshness
DORMANT
CURRENT
Common questions
Hissho International vs Cinnabon, answered
Hissho International has 1,955 total units and Cinnabon has 1,338, so Hissho International is the larger system.
Hissho International grew units +8.685% year over year vs +30.739% for Cinnabon, so Cinnabon is growing faster.
Hissho International charges a 0% royalty and Cinnabon charges 6%, so Hissho International has the lower royalty.
Hissho International's initial franchise fee is $6K and Cinnabon's is $36K, so Hissho International has the lower fee.
Hissho International's initial investment runs $26K–$91K and Cinnabon's runs $257K–$704K, so Cinnabon requires the larger investment.
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