Source: FranopolisDoner Shack Franchising
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor’s parent company is Franchise Brands International Inc., a company formed in the British Virgin Islands in February 2021.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor’s business is operating the Doner Shack Restaurant franchise system and granting franchises to third parties like you to develop and operate a Restaurant.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor was organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on November 24, 2020.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
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Our parent company is Franchise Brands International Inc., a company formed in the British Virgin Islands in February 2021.
Our business is operating the Doner Shack Restaurant franchise system and granting franchises to third parties like you to develop and operate a Restaurant.
Source NotesWe were organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on November 24, 2020.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Improvements / Construction | $165,000 to $395,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Improvements / Construction 6 $165,000 to $395,000 |
| Training Expenses | $3,500 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Training Expenses 2 $3,500 to $10,000 |
| Décor Package | $2,500 to $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Décor Package 8 $2,500 to $10,000 |
| Estimated Rent (3 Months) | $15,000 to $37,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Estimated Rent (3 Months) 3 $15,000 to $37,500 |
| Cash, Inventory Control and Order Taking System | $25,000 to $45,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Cash, Inventory Control and Order Taking System 12 $25,000 to $45,000 |
| Zoning Expenses | $0 to $12,500 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Zoning Expenses 5 $0 to $12,500 |
| Initial Inventory | $6,000 to $12,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Initial Inventory 14 $6,000 to $12,000 |
| Insurance | $14,000 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Insurance 13 $14,000 to $25,000 |
| Civil & Architectural Drawings / Professional Fees | $12,000 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Civil & Architectural Drawings / Professional Fees 4 $12,000 to $25,000 |
| Working Capital / Additional Funds (3 Months) | $30,000 to $45,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Working Capital / Additional Funds (3 Months) 16 $30,000 to $45,000 |
| Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Lease Deposits and Payments | $10,000 to $30,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Business Licenses, Utility Deposits, Lease Deposits and Payments 15 $10,000 to $30,000 |
| Drive Thru | $0 to $25,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Drive Thru 10 $0 to $25,000 |
| Equipment | $155,000 to $265,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Equipment 7 $155,000 to $265,000 |
| Interior & Exterior Signage | $10,000 to $20,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Interior & Exterior Signage 9 $10,000 to $20,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $10,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 17 Grand Opening Advertising 11 $10,000 |
| Development Agreement Total | $578,000 to $1,087,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 TOTALS $578,000 to $1,087,000 |
| Initial Investment to Open Initial Franchised Business | $498,000 to $1,007,000 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 20 Initial Investment to Open Initial Franchised Business 3 $498,000 to $1,007,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
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You must pay us an initial franchise fee amounting to $40,000 (the “ Initial Franchise Fee ”) immediately upon execution of your Franchise Agreement, which will be deemed fully earned and non-refundable upon payment.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources- Royalty
- 6% of Gross Sales generated by your Franchised Business
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6% of Gross Sales generated by your Franchised Business
2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources - Marketing & Advertising
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Up to 2% of Gross Sales generated by your Franchised Business (the “ Fund Contribution ”). Currently, we do not collect a Fund Contribution
2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Collection Interest | interest at 18% per annum or highest lawful interest rate for commercial transactions | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Third-Party Technology Fees | The total of all third-party technology fees currently total approximately $1,000 per month. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Management Fee | 10% of the Gross Sales of the Franchised Business over time period that we operate the business on your behalf, plus the costs/expenses we incur in connection with taking over operations | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late Fee | $10 per day, starting the 11th day after a report is due to us. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Grand Opening Advertising Requirement | You must spend $10,000 on advertising campaign designed to promote the grand opening of your Doner Shack Restaurant | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional/Refresher Training | $300/day per trainee, plus expenses | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | You must pay us an initial franchise fee amounting to $40,000 (the “ Initial Franchise Fee ”) immediately upon execution of your Franchise Agreement, which will be deemed fully earned and non-refundable upon payment. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Liquidated Damages | Up to 24 months of Royalty Fees due under your Franchise Agreement | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty | 6% of Gross Sales generated by your Franchised Business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Local Advertising Requirement | Minimum expenditures amounting to 2% of the Gross Sales generated by your Franchised Business | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Brand Fund Contribution | Up to 2% of Gross Sales generated by your Franchised Business (the “ Fund Contribution ”). Currently, we do not collect a Fund Contribution | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Regional Advertising Cooperative | The minimum amount you might be required to pay to the Cooperative will be zero and the maximum monthly contribution will be your Local Advertising Requirement for the month at issue. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $100 insufficent funds fee | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial Training Fee | the “ Initial Training Fee ”), which is currently $300/day, for each additional trainee that attends our Initial Training Program. | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Supplier Testing Costs | The greater of the actual costs we incur in evaluating any proposal you submit, or $1,000 per proposal | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTraining & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that it will take between six (6) to nine (9) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that it will take between six (6) to nine (9) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2024
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 20 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 48 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2025 FDD · PDF Page 48 · 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.
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2022 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2022 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2022 0 0 0
Total 2022 0 0 0
2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2023 0 0 0
Total 2023 0 0 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 0 0 0
Company-Owned 2024 0 0 0
SourcesTotal 2024 0 0 0
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor’s parent company is Franchise Brands International Inc., a company formed in the British Virgin Islands in February 2021.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor’s business is operating the Doner Shack Restaurant franchise system and granting franchises to third parties like you to develop and operate a Restaurant.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor was organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on November 24, 2020.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 9 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
Our parent company is Franchise Brands International Inc., a company formed in the British Virgin Islands in February 2021.
Our business is operating the Doner Shack Restaurant franchise system and granting franchises to third parties like you to develop and operate a Restaurant.
Source NotesWe were organized under the laws of Delaware as a limited liability company on November 24, 2020.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that it will take between six (6) to nine (9) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 30 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that it will take between six (6) to nine (9) months to open your Franchised Business from the time you execute your Franchise Agreement.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any registered patents or pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
2025 FDD · PDF Page 39 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any registered patents or pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may not use nor sell any products, materials, ingredients, supplies, paper goods, uniforms, fixtures, furnishings, signs, or equipment which does not meet the franchisor’s standards and specifications, unless approved in writing.
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Source NotesYou may not use nor sell any products, materials, ingredients, supplies, paper goods, uniforms, fixtures, furnishings, signs, or equipment which does not meet our standards and specifications, unless approved in writing.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
You have the right to be considered for 2 additional (and successive) five (5) year renewal terms.
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The initial term is for ten (10) years commencing on the Effective Date set forth in the Franchise Agreement.
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You have the right to be considered for 2 additional (and successive) five (5) year renewal terms.
Source NotesThe initial term is for ten (10) years commencing on the Effective Date set forth in the Franchise Agreement.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2024, the FDD reports 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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