What You'll Need to Join Our Flock

Duck Donuts franchisees are motivated entrepreneurs who are excited to be hands-on at their businesses. Business experience is a plus, but other fields such as marketing and finance will also help you thrive as an owner. Most importantly, Duck Donuts franchisees share our values and want to make their communities even better places to live in.

$200,000 Minimum Liquid Capital
$496,650 - $705,000 Estimated Initial Investment* with Tenant Improvements
$400,000 Minimum Net Worth

Duck Donuts Initial Investment What it takes to own a duck donuts!

We know how excited you may be to bring Duck Donuts to your community. Below you will find information on the costs of opening a single unit location. The difference between low and high investment levels exists due to location, varying store sizes, build-out costs and expenses, and more.

Type of Expenditure

Low

High
Initial Franchise Fee

$40,000

$40,000
Training Expenses

$0

$2,500
Premises Deposits

$2,500

$4,500
Professional Design

$8,000

$16,000
Leasehold Improvements

$270,000

$405,000
Signage

$7,800

$13,500
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment

$110,000

$137,000
Computer Systems

$15,000

$20,000
Initial Inventory

$7,000

$10,000
Grand Opening Marketing

$12,500

$15,000
Professional Fees

$750

$5,000
Licenses and Permits

$100

$2,000
Insurance

$3,000

$5,000
Operating Expenses Additional 3 Months Funds

$20,000

$30,000
Total Costs (including approx. tenant allowance)

$496,650*

$705,000*

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$200,000 Liquid Capital Required to Own a Duck Donuts