Our Process
Interested in owning a Duck Donuts Franchise?
These are the steps to take and what you can expect:
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Step 1
Pre-Qualification
Complete and submit our franchise application, which helps us to know more about you, your business background and experience, financial capabilities, and goals. A Duck Donuts business development representative will review the application and determine if you and your proposed market meet our qualifications.
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Step 2
Phone Interview
Our Duck Donuts business development representative will schedule a phone interview to review your application and discuss any initial questions as we begin our partnership.
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Step 3
Franchise disclosure Document (FDD) Review
Upon completion of a successful interview, a copy of our FDD will be provided to you for review. This contains information about our company, business model and every aspect of our business relationship with our franchise owners. The FDD will also include a copy of the franchise agreement.
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Step 4
Discovery Day
Your Duck Donuts business development representative will schedule a visit to the Duck Donuts corporate office in Mechanicsburg, PA. At this time we will review detailed information regarding the business, our support, real estate procedures, design and construction process and marketing programs and tools available. We will also review your business plan for operating a Duck Donuts Franchise.
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Step 5
Approval
After completion of the previous steps, Duck Donuts will notify you of your approval to become a Duck Donuts Franchisee
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Step 6
Franchise Agreement Awarded
Now the fun begins! Our support team will guide you through every step of the process as you open your new Duck Donuts location!