- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$173K - $320K
- Units as of 2024
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6 14% over 3 years
Whether it’s an early morning breakfast or a late-night snack, Doughnuttery has been serving classic American pastries since 2012. Since opening the doors to their first location in New York City, Doughnuttery has expanded its fresh and flavorful offerings to several locations across the United States.
Doughnuttery wishes to become a staple in satisfying parties or filling the cravings of anyone with a doughnut-sized hole in their stomach. It believes it offers mouth-watering mini-doughnuts offered in a wide range of sugar flavors.
Doughnuttery began franchising in 2018 and is actively seeking to expand its reach even further.
Why You May Want to Start a Doughnuttery Franchise
If you’re a consumer of one of the billions of doughnuts made in the U.S. every year, then opening a Doughnuttery franchise may be a good fit for you. Ideal franchisees also boast strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate and connect with customers. Although no prior culinary management experience is required, franchisees motivated to treat the customer’s senses are urged to apply.
Doughnuttery may welcome any entrepreneur, business professional, military veteran, or existing franchisee to help the company continue to succeed. Franchisees may find themselves working with a simple operating model that supports three potential avenues to make money: in-shop sales, delivery, and catering.
Moreover, franchise locations are offered in single and multi-unit varieties, which could feature flexible location criteria.
What Might Make a Doughnuttery Franchise a Good Choice?
Boasting more than 100 flavor possibilities, Doughnuttery may have become known for its many uniquely tasting mini-doughnuts that are always served hot and fresh. Customers can mix-and-match doughnuts and sugars made from high-quality local and exotic ingredients before pairing their creations with a variety of dipping sauces, as well as hot and cold beverages.
The difference between Doughnuttery and other doughnut shops may not end there, however. Although catering is offered, customers can experience the doughnuts made right before their eyes, as the entertaining and sensory process may make other doughnut shops dull by comparison.
How to Open a Doughnuttery Franchise
To be part of the Doughnuttery franchise team, you should make sure you’re financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company’s set net worth and liquid capital requirements.
Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Doughnuttery franchising team questions.
If your franchise is approved and the franchise agreement is signed, training will commence. A comprehensive operating training manual is provided in addition to initial training at Doughnuttery headquarters in New York City, with on-site training at your location optional.
It may be a good idea to speak with an attorney or financial advisor to ensure that you have the necessary financial resources to own and operate a Doughnuttery franchise.
Company Overview
About Doughnuttery
Industry | Food |
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Related Categories | Doughnuts, Miscellaneous Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch Restaurants, Desserts |
Founded | 2012 |
Parent Company | Doughnuttery Franchise LLC |
Leadership | Evan Feldman, CEO |
Corporate Address |
425 W. 15th New York, NY 10011 |
Social | Facebook, Instagram, TikTok |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2018 (7 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 36 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
# of Units | 6 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Doughnuttery franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$172,900 - $320,200 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$500,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$250,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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6% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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2% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Doughnuttery has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 27 hours |
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Classroom Training | 18 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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