Quick Verdict · who it fits
Donutnv fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$190K - $273K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Item 19 median rev
$124k franchised units operated for full year 2024
System size (Item 20)
142 +51
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
8+ yrs
Company-owned units
2
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
142
Total units open
51 franchised units
Units opened last year
3 reacquired by franchisor
Units closed last year
44 units
Net unit growth
from 98 to 142 in 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Donutnv ranks against 753 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
20th pct · of 753 peers
Franchise fee
95th pct · of 753 peers
System size
79th pct · of 753 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$589K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
261
Franchises analyzed
753
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donutnv | Disclosed | $60K | $190K - $273K | — | 142 |
| DirtSimilar price | None | $30K | $162K - $270K | 6% | 0 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | None | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company franchises the ice cream shops on a $30,000 fee and a 4% royalty, with a 2026 Item 7 range of $213,329 to $591,579. The trademark belongs to a different company, and the ice cream you are required to buy comes from a third.
Donutnv requires a $59,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $189,580–$272,900, per the most recent FDD on file.
Donutnv franchises are sold by DonutNV Franchising Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Donutnv discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $124,349. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $750 per month per unit on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Donutnv has 142 total locations, with 51 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Donutnv does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Donutnv discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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