Duck Donuts Franchise Review

Franchise Facts

Duck Donuts is a retail business offering fresh made to order donuts.

How much does a Duck Donuts franchise cost?

Duck Donuts has a franchise fee of up to $30,000, with a total initial investment range of $348,350 to $568,000.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
  • Total Investment: $348,350 to $568,000
  • Working Capital: $20,000
  • Royalty Fee: 5.0%

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How much does a Duck Donuts franchise make?

Franchise revenue depends on a wide range of factors, as does profit. How much money you can make from any franchise depends on a number of specific factors such as franchise location, labor costs, commercial lease rates and a number of other factors. Unlock this franchise for franchise-specific data and insight.

How many franchise locations do they have?

As of the 2018 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 77 franchised Duck Donuts locations in the USA.

Are there any Duck Donuts franchise opportunities near me?

Based on 2018 FDD data, Duck Donuts has franchise locations in 15 states. The largest region is the South with 52 franchise locations.

CA
DE
FL
GA
KS
MD
MN
NC
NJ
OH
PA
SC
TN
TX
VA


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Last Reviewed: 2018

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Duck Donuts Franchise Stats

Total Investment
$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee
$30,000
Franchise Agreement
Initial Term
10 Years
Renewal Term
10 Years
Franchisee Outlet Growth
2015
15
2018
77
Ongoing Fees
Royalty
5.0%
Ad Fees
1.0%
# of Franchised Outlets
77

Additional Questions

Do they provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 40 hours. This includes 16 hours of classroom training and 24 hours of on-the-job training. In their FDD they outline who’s in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.

Online 0
On-the-Job 24
Classroom 16
Total 40

Do they offer Territory Rights?

Duck Donuts offers territory protections. For an explanation of territorial rights, unlock this franchise for important details.

Do they have computer and technology support in place?

No. But in some instances, franchises may not need to offer support.

When did they begin franchising?

They began franchising in 2012. The average Specialty Food Store franchise began franchising in 2009.

Do they offer financing support?

No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.
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