Randy's Donuts
Food & Beverage · Baked Goods & Snacks
- Active units
- 12
- Avg unit volume
- $1.3M
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Randy's Donuts
Welcome to Randy's Donuts, the most iconic donut shop in the world! Since 1952, our giant rooftop donut has attracted visitors from far and wide, becoming a must-visit location in Los Angeles. With countless appearances in movies, TV shows, and brand advertising, Randy's Donuts is a true Hollywood star. But it's not just about the photo ops—our donuts are the real stars here. Voted one of the top donut shops in the country, we take pride in serving the best donuts you've ever tasted. Our secret recipes, expert bakers, and proprietary ingredients make our donuts fluffier, airier, larger, and fresher than the rest. Once you've had a taste, you'll keep coming back for more. And the excitement doesn't stop there. With nearly 70 years of success, Randy's Donuts is expanding throughout Southern California, the USA, and the world. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local donut enthusiast, come visit us at one of our locations and experience the magic of Randy's Donuts for yourself. See you soon!.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- Brand fund
4.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
250 – 1,500 sq ft
- Development Rights Agreement (multi-unit)
$13k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations15
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings4
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate25.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR58.1%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio4.0×
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 rate22.0%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$352k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open9 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
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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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.