Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
368 locations (2021), +1.4% YoY(Item 20)
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Initial Investment
$2,015,000 – $4,330,000
Source: FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Source: FDD, Item 5
Royalty
4.5%
Source: FDD, Item 6
About Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme is a doughnut and coffee shop franchise that operates retail locations selling fresh doughnuts, beverages, and related food products. The franchise offers two shop formats: Hot Light Theater Shops that manufacture doughnuts on-site, and Fresh Shops that receive doughnuts from Hot Light Theater Shops for finishing and retail sale.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Franchise FAQ
How much does a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the latest Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $2,015,000 to $4,330,000.
What is the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $25,000.
What royalty does Krispy Kreme Doughnuts charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 4.5%.
Can I finance a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.