DonutNV
Food & Beverage · Baked Goods & Snacks
- Active units
- 98
- Royalty
- $125 / yr
Franchised, year-end 2023
Annual flat fee
About DonutNV
DonutNV is a renowned brand that specializes in serving hot, fresh donuts and refreshing lemonade. With multiple locations, they have become a go-to destination for donut lovers. Their menu features a wide variety of delectable sweets, satisfying the cravings of all taste buds. DonutNV also offers a unique opportunity to join their franchise, allowing entrepreneurs to share in the success of this beloved brand. Additionally, they provide merchandise for those who want to show off their love for DonutNV. Apart from their physical stores, DonutNV offers the convenience of a food truck, making it possible for customers to experience their delightful treats at various events. To stay connected with their loyal customers, they have an active presence on social media, particularly Instagram. Make your next party unforgettable by booking a DonutNV truck and indulging in their mouthwatering creations.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Brand fund
200.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
200.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
100 sq ft
- Development Rights Rider - multi-territory pricing
$90k
- Development Rights Rider - multi-territory pricing
$120k
- Development Rights Rider - multi-territory pricing
$149k
- Development Rights Rider - multi-territory pricing
$178k
- Development Rights Rider - two additional territories
$60k
- Veteran discount
5000.0% off franchise fee — $5,000 off the first territory for qualifying veterans/active-duty with ≥51% ownership in the entity
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
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$261k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open6 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- 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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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.