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Why Duck Donuts?

We have had tremendous success and built a great following over the past ten years. We are very thankful and excited to now be able to offer others the opportunity to open Duck Donuts around the world. Duck Donuts is currently set to have over 215 locations in 24 states across the United States, with several international locations pending.

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International Franchise Advantages

The International Franchise Program Offers: Exclusive development rights; initial development fee; unit fee at opening of locations; 10-year agreement; agreed upon development schedule; monthly royalty fee; initial and ongoing training in-country.

Proven Business Formula

Duck Donuts is an exciting and unique franchise concept, with high quality products and exceptional service.

Rights To An Established Brand

As an international franchisee you are able to use the Duck Donuts name, processes, systems, and branding elements.

Exclusive Territory

International franchisees secure the right to operate in an exclusive country and may have the ability to sub-franchise within that country.

Common Questions

  • Question 1: How do I begin the Franchise Application Process?

    An interested candidate may express his or her interest to Duck Donuts by providing contact information through the Franchise Contact Form.

  • Question 2: Do I need previous food or Franchise experience to become an international franchise?

    Not necessarily; Duck Donuts is looking for prospective international franchisees who have management and business experience, with strong operational and financial resources.

  • Question 3: Are single and Master opportunities available?

    Our focus is to recruit prospective international franchisees who are interested in developing Duck Donuts in their home country, as well as the opportunity to operate a region in select cities in the US.

  • Question 4: What type of management team and training is required?

    A potential international franchisee must provide a comprehensive and detailed three to five year business plan, which includes a management team that is devoted 100% to the development and operation of the Duck Donuts business. Training for the management team is accomplished through a 4 week training program conducted by Duck Donuts training personnel. The training program consists of 2 weeks in an existing market and 2 weeks in country.

  • Question 5: How long does the entire process take to become an international franchise?

    The time needed to become an international franchisee varies depending primarily upon the market and any franchise disclosure, registration that might be required.

  • Question 6: What does the initial development fee cover? Does it include start-up supplies and training?

    The international franchise fee will vary by market and is based on a cost recovery calculation and market potential of the number of units possible in a market. These fees do not include any development or startup costs for the locations or working capital. There is no additional fee for initial training, any agreed equipment and supplies are to be purchased separately.

  • Question 7: Will I be assigned an exclusive territory?

    Yes, Duck Donuts will award exclusive territories based on the target markets identified as well as other markets that have a strong potential for the development of the Duck Donuts business.

Our Process

Interested in owning a Duck Donuts Store?
These are the steps to take and what you can expect:

  • 1
    Getting to
    Know You     We want to learn
    about you; interests, goals
    and capabilities.
  • 2
    Understanding
    Duck Donuts     Overview of the franchise
    opportunity, the requirements and discuss the qualification process
  • 3
    Discovery
    Day     Visit our headquarters in
    Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, to meet
    the leadership and support teams
  • 4
    Award
    Process     Review the business plan, discuss and agree on the market opportunity and a Term Sheet

The information contained on this website is not an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy a franchise. The franchise information contained herein is not directed to the residents of any particular jurisdiction. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of a franchise disclosure document. Certain states require that we register the franchise disclosure document in those states. We will not offer or sell franchises in those states until we have registered to do so (or obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and delivered the franchise disclosure document to the prospective franchisee in compliance with applicable law. Investment and figures are only for US based stores.

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