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How Much Does a Duck Donuts Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Duck Donuts franchise costs between $394,150 and $628,700 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $40,000.

$394,150

Minimum Investment

$628,700

Maximum Investment

$40,000

Franchise Fee

Duck Donuts Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000

Fee Range $30,000 – $40,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $40,000

Duck Donuts Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Duck Donuts franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $40,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum payment in cash or available funds · Upon signing the Franchise Agreement $40,000

Real Estate $171,000 – $325,000

Leasehold Improvements As required · As required $168,500 – $320,500

Premises Deposits As required by landlord, utility providers · As required by landlord, utility providers $2,500 – $4,500

Equipment & Assets $119,800 – $160,700

Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment As required · As required $90,000 – $117,200

Computer Systems As required · As required $15,000 – $20,000

Signage As required · As required $7,800 – $13,500

Initial Inventory As required · As required $7,000 – $10,000

Training $0 – $2,500

Your Training Expenses As required · As required $0 – $2,500

Working Capital & Reserves $35,000 – $55,000

Operating Expenses / Additional Funds - 3 months As arranged $35,000 – $55,000

Other Costs $28,350 – $45,500

Professional Design As required · As required $12,000 – $18,500

Grand Opening Marketing As required · As required $12,500 – $15,000

Professional Fees As required · As required $750 – $5,000

Insurance As required · Before opening $3,000 – $5,000

Licenses and Permits As required · Before opening or as required $100 – $2,000

Total Estimated Investment $394,150 – $628,700

How Does Duck Donuts Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Duck Donuts's minimum investment of $394,150 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$394,150

Duck Donuts Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$628,700

Duck Donuts Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Duck Donuts?

The total startup cost for a Duck Donuts franchise ranges from $394,150 to $628,700, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $171,000 to $325,000.

How much is the Duck Donuts franchise fee?

The Duck Donuts franchise fee is $40,000, with a range of $30,000 to $40,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Duck Donuts a good investment?

Duck Donuts requires a total franchise investment of $394,150 to $628,700 and scores Legal Risk: 83/100, Training: 62/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Duck Donuts franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Duck Donuts franchise owner make?

Duck Donuts's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.

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