Quick Verdict · who it fits
DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLC fits owner-operators looking for a mature food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$227K - $630K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$15K
Royalty (Item 6)
8% + 4.5% ad
System size (Item 20)
18,773 +499
Net worth required
$10.0M
Agreement term
20 yrs
Years in business
8+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
93 suits
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•93 Item 3 cases
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8% + ad fund 4.5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (8%)
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Ad fund (4.5%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
18,773
Total units open
499
Units opened last year
1,224
Units closed last year
4 terminated + 46 not renewed + 148 reacquired + 1,026 other reasons
−725
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Doctor's Associates ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
30th pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
6th pct · of 561 peers
System size
99th pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's Associates | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Melt N DipSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $345K - $631K | 5% | 13 |
| McDonald's USABiggest system | Disclosed | $45K | $701K - $2.8M | 4–5% | 13,062 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLC requires a $15,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $227,000–$630,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 8% and an advertising fund contribution of 4.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
Per the FDD, DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLC typically expects $10,000,000 net worth. Actual approval thresholds may vary by territory and program.
As of their 2026 FDD, DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLC has 18,773 total locations, with 499 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLC 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, DOCTOR'S ASSOCIATES LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 20 years, a renewal fee of $3,750, a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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