The Dapper Doughnut
How do I buy my own The Dapper Doughnut Franchise?
The Dapper Doughnut is a food franchise in the specialty dessert niche. This franchise offers several different configurations -food truck, kiosk, or traditional storefront, and can operate in a footprint as small as 200 sq. ft. To buy a Dapper Doughnut requires an investment ranging between $39,195-$267,000. Intensive training, marketing materials, software systems, expert support are provided. Opening can occur 30-60 days after training is completed.
Coffee & Doughnuts are a Winning Combination.
The combination of donuts and coffee is literally the most profitable food and beverage combo on the planet.
If you're looking for a full-time, “hands-on” business in the food industry, The Dapper Doughnut may be the perfect fit for you! We are currently seeking hard working entrepreneurial individuals who are interested in growing this business with us. We look for ambitious self-starters who are results oriented and have a proven track record in business leadership.
Hot mini donuts are taking the food industry by storm wherever they’re served and the gourmet dessert sector is booming. Learn more about the cost and benefits of owning The Dapper Doughnut today.
About
Rise to the Top with this Exciting, Ground Floor Opportunity
Becoming A Dapper Doughnut owner is an exciting business opportunity. It is a great way to become a part of the restaurant industry and specialized dessert sector. Our franchisees get to be a part of a popular concept with a proven system. Right now there is opportunity to get in on the “ground floor” and grow with the business.
At The Dapper Doughnut, we have a proven business model that is profitable and exciting to own. Our unique combination of proprietary recipes, innovative topping combinations, the highest quality ingredients and an incredible brand overview, makes us one of the best franchises to own today! See some of the exceptional highlights below.
The Dapper Doughnut franchise:
- Can be operated in a very small footprint (200 – 300 sq. ft)
- Can be operated with a food truck
- Uses a portable donut machine
- Enjoys huge catering opportunities
- Is a simple F&B model – donuts and coffee
- Has very low food costs (around 10%)
- Offers 5 days of training at our Las Vegas training center and 2 days of on-site training at your store or food truck
- Does not require a large amount of capital (as compared to other food franchises)
- Ramps up quickly – even while your unit or food truck is being built, you can almost immediately start the business with catering jobs.
- Is not seasonal
- Limited competition – while there’s lots of competition for the usual, regular sized donuts that are made in the morning and sit on the shelf all, there is very little competition for hot, fresh mini donuts… and ours taste so much better than theirs
- Has world-wide appeal – everyone loves donuts!
Training and Support
The Dapper Doughnut management team has over 60 years of franchise experience. Training takes place over the course of five days of fun learning (and some doughnut tasting) held at their Las Vegas location! Training is comprised of:
- Classroom sessions
- On-the-job training
- Additional two days of on-site training once you’re ready to open
Support includes:
- Annual visits
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Marketing support:
- Marketing manuals - assistance with day to day operations
- Training videos
- Ad creative
- Print collateral
- Digital materials
- Training webinars
- Integrated supply chain with incredible vendor relationships
- Exclusive and proprietary recipe: delicious doughnuts insures that the product is crafted to highest standards
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Real estate assistance - the development team assists with:
- Store design
- Store specifications
- Construction
The Dapper Doughnut App
The Dapper Doughnut APP is coming soon and will allow your customers to order donuts and coffee right from their mobile device so their order will be ready for them when they pick it up – no waiting on lines!
Ideal Candidates
The Dapper Doughnut is especially looking for qualified area franchise developers to help develop multi-unit franchises in major cities across the US. If you think you may be a good fit for this business and are interested in learning more about The Dapper Doughnut opportunity please fill out the inquiry form.
Open The Dapper Doughnut Franchise in any of these available states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, DE, DC, FL, ID, IA, KS, KY, MA, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV or WY
* This information may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts, and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
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