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Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts is a quick-serve bakery and coffee business built around fresh, made-to-order donuts prepared on site. We also serve other breakfast items, gourmet coffee, and select merchandise. Our customers are people looking for prepared baked goods in a fast, convenient setting. We operate from a single location in a defined territory using our distinctive trade dress, proprietary recipes, and standardized operating methods. We support the business with set procedures for management, training, advertising, and promotions to help deliver a consistent customer experience.

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Brand highlights

  • CEODevon Mailey
  • Headquarters1215 Manor Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
  • Year founded2021
  • Year started franchising2012
  • IndustryFast Food
  • Locations open144 (+39 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$514,650 - $736,800
  • Franchise fee$40,000
  • Royalty6% of weekly Gross Sales
  • Brand fund2% of your Gross Sales, subject to increase to no more than 3% of your Gross Sales.
  • Required Liquid CapitalN/A
  • Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-08

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Location data

Total locations144
Franchise locations143
Corporate locations1
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