
Source: FranopolisD.P. Dough
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rent — low | $1,200 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Rent $ 1,200 - $6,500 |
| Architect — low | $0 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Architect $0 to $8,000 |
| Equipment Install and Set Up — low | $0 to $13,175 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Equipment Install and Set Up $0 to $13,175 |
| Travel and Living During Training — low | $1,500 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Travel and Living During Training $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Professional Support — low | $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Professional Support $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Local Advertising & Grand Opening — low | $1,500 to $7,975 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Local Advertising & Grand Opening $1,500 to $7,975 |
| Opening Inventory — low | $4,000 to $8,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Opening Inventory $ 4,000 - $8,500 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — high | $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee $40,000 to $40,000 |
| Office Supplies — low | $250 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Office Supplies $250 to $1,500 |
| Insurance — low | $3,000 to $7,639 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Insurance (Note 6) $3,000 to $7,639 Lump sum Prior to opening Insurance Company |
| Phone System — low | $200 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Phone System $200 to $1,000 |
| Real Estate Selection and Construction Management — low | $0 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Real Estate Selection and Construction Management $0 to $20,000 |
| TOTAL — low | $120,980 to $359,910 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 TOTAL $120,980 to $359,910 |
| Permits and Fees — low | $480 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Permits and Fees $480 to $600 |
| Initial Franchise Fee — low | $40,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Initial Franchise Fee $40,000 to $40,000 |
| Point of Sale System (including license and equipment) | $3,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Point of Sale System (including license and equipment) $ 3,150 |
| Signs — low | $3,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Signs $ 3,000 - $8,000 |
| Additional Funds for 3 Months Operating Expenses — low | $20,500 to $30,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Additional Funds for 3 Months Operating Expenses $20,500 to $30,500 |
| Start Up Print Package — low | $1,500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Start Up Print Package $1,500 to $2,000 |
| Utility Deposits — low | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Utility Deposits $0 to $3,000 |
| Point of Sale System — high | $3,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Point of Sale System $3,150 to $3,150 |
| Security Deposits — low | $1,200 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Security Deposits $1,200 to $6,500 |
| Equipment and Fixtures — low | $25,000 to $65,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Equipment and Fixtures $ 25,000 - $ 65,000 |
| Security System and Cameras — low | $1,000 to $1,871 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Security System and Cameras $1,000 to $1,871 |
| Leasehold Improvements — low | $10,000 to $115,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Leasehold Improvements $10,000 to $115,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting attendance fee per person — maximum | may be increased to as much as $250 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Failure to provide documents fee per week | $100 per week or any fraction thereof | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late charge interest on financial/insurance fees | One and One Half Percent (1.5%) per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Minimum royalty per week | not less than $200 per Week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Gift card program fee monthly | currently $9.50 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Maximum brand conference attendance fee | not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Equipment default return fee per day | $400 per day for each 8 hour day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late fee interest per month | One Percent (1%) per month until the royalty fee is paid | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer fee to unrelated third party | $5,000 if transfer is to a non-affiliated third party | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Operation due to death/disability per day | $600 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Transfer fee to existing franchisee | $3,000 if transfer is to an existing D.P. Dough franchisee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Failure to respond fee per day | One Hundred Dollars ($100) per day after the fifth (5th) business day has passed. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Termination damages weekly | $200 per week for each week remaining during the franchise agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Brand standards liquidated damages rate | 2% of Net Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Grand opening without permission per day | $2,500 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Relocation expenses cap | Relocation Approval Expenses not to exceed $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Advertising rate | 1% of Net Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Local advertising opening minimum | You must spend at least Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) on local advertising at the time your Restaurant opens. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Maximum advertising rate | may be increased to 3% of Net Sales upon written notice | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Interest on insurance late fee | plus 2% of Net Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Financial information late fee per week | $200 per week or any fraction thereof | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Insurance late weekly fee | $200 per week after 7 day demand | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Minimum advertising fee | not less than $50 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial franchise fee deposit when financing | you are required to pay one half of the IFF ($20,000) at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Unauthorized employee fee per person | $50,000 for each person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Meeting attendance fee per person — current | Currently $150 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Late royalty fee per seven-day period | $100 for each seven day period that the Royalty is late | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Management after default per day | $600 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Royalty rate | 5% of Net Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Relocation deposit | $2,500 deposit is paid to us upon your request for relocation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Brand standards fee per violation | $250 per violation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Audit trigger understatement threshold | understatement of at least 2% of Net Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | — | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 49 | 9 | 58 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 40 | 18 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
Review The Source Figures
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 50 54 +4
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 54 49 -5
Company Owned 2024 2 9 +7
Total Outlets 2024 56 58 +2
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 49 40 -9
SourcesCompany Owned 2025 9 18 +9
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
Sources
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 40 franchised locations and 18 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 20 · View Source
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