Dash In
Hospitality · Hotels & Extended Stay
- Active units
- 1,257
- Royalty
- 5.5%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Dash In
Dash In Food Stores is a convenience store chain that has been serving customers since 1979. With over 50 locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, Dash In is committed to providing convenience, quality, and fresh food 24 hours a day. As a convenience hub, Dash In aims to make everyday errands more delicious and delightful. They understand that life is busy, which is why they strive to make your visit to their stores easy, convenient, and pleasurable. Their customer-centric approach means that exceptional service is at the heart of everything they do. In addition to their commitment to convenience, Dash In is also passionate about offering real food with real flavor. Their chef-driven menu showcases innovative and delicious twists on familiar foods, all made with the freshest ingredients for exceptional taste. Furthermore, Dash In is dedicated to giving back to the communities they serve. They believe in uplifting their neighbors and neighborhoods by eliminating roadblocks that prevent success. Discover the Dash In experience and enjoy the convenience, quality, and flavor they have to offer.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- Development Incentive
Loan typically funded after opening; forgiven 1/20th or 1/15th each year of the term; repayable if early termination/transfer.
- Women Own the Room (WOTR)
Target $2,500 per guest room; not to exceed 50% of franchisee equity; may include complimentary/discounted support services.
- BOLD Support
Customized support for Black entrepreneurs; may include Development Incentive and discounted support services.
- Brand fund
3.8% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations1257
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings37
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-2.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-2.6%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio12.3×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$6.7M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate5.5%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.