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How Much Does a Hurts Donut Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Hurts Donut franchise costs between $504,000 and $825,000 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $35,000.

$504,000

Minimum Investment

$825,000

Maximum Investment

$35,000

Franchise Fee

Hurts Donut Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $35,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $35,000

Hurts Donut Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Hurts Donut franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $35,000

Franchise Fee Lump Sum · Upon Signing $35,000

Real Estate $216,000 – $380,000

Leasehold Improvements As Arranged $200,000 – $350,000

Rent & Security Deposit Lump Sum · At Lease Signing $10,000 – $15,000

Architectural/ Engineering As Arranged $6,000 – $15,000

Equipment & Assets $195,000 – $316,000

Equipment and Smallwares As Arranged $125,000 – $175,000

Opening Inventory and Food Ingredients As Arranged $40,000 – $70,000

Signage/Art Package As Arranged $15,000 – $40,000

Vehicle and Wrap As Arranged · Vendor $10,000 – $15,000

Computer Hardware, Software, and POS System As Arranged $4,000 – $11,000

A/V Equipment As Arranged $1,000 – $5,000

Training $12,000 – $15,000

Initial Training Fee As Arranged · After training $10,000

Travel and Living Expenses to Attending Initial Training Lump Sum $2,000 – $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $5,000 – $20,000

*Additional Funds - 3 months Varies $5,000 – $20,000

Other Costs $41,000 – $59,000

Retail Merchandise As Arranged $25,000 – $35,000

Furniture As Arranged $9,000 – $12,000

Insurance Lump Sum $7,000 – $12,000

Total Estimated Investment $504,000 – $825,000

How Does Hurts Donut Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Hurts Donut's minimum investment of $504,000 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$504,000

Hurts Donut Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$825,000

Hurts Donut Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Hurts Donut?

The total startup cost for a Hurts Donut franchise ranges from $504,000 to $825,000, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $216,000 to $380,000.

How much is the Hurts Donut franchise fee?

The Hurts Donut franchise fee is $35,000, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Hurts Donut a good investment?

Hurts Donut requires a total franchise investment of $504,000 to $825,000 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Hurts Donut franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Hurts Donut franchise owner make?

Hurts Donut franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,100,988 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our Hurts Donut franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.