Duck Donuts

$DDCNF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBaked Goods: Doughnuts
Locations146
Franchisee Count126
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$394,150
Item 7 Midpoint$530,175
Item 7 High$666,200
Royalty Fees6% of weekly Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund3%
Sold Not Open23
ParentNSF Duck, LLC
Founded2012
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business13
Began FranchisingOctober 2012
HQMechanicsburg, PA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(717) 590-5491
FDD IssuedApril 8, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 4, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Duck Donuts Holdings, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Duck Donuts outlets serving fresh, made-to-order donuts prepared on the premises, as well as other breakfast items, gourmet coffee, and merchandise.

Franchisees must use a specified POS system, which includes one counter register and one additional order-taking solution, with estimated costs of $15,000 to $20,000 for hardware and $250 monthly for software fees. The franchisor owns all customer data collected through the POS system.

Duck Donuts Holdings, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Duck Donuts outlets serving fresh, made-to-order donuts prepared on the premises, as well as other breakfast items, gourmet coffee, and merchandise.

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