Don Cline, Cinnabon's former director of operations in Arizona, says he is reviewing mall properties in Arizona for possible locations while scouting for a lead franchisee. The average store is 400 sf to 500 sf and primarily positioned in malls. But, he's quick to add, street locations, airports, military bases and universities also are being targeted in the roll-out.

Calgary, Canada-based Cinnzeo recently was formed from a small Cinnabon franchise. Cinnzeo president and CEO Brian Latham says Cline's "experience and expertise in the cinnamon roll franchise market will play a key role in spearheading our aggressive global expansion.

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