Serve up fresh mini donuts from a truck or trailer at local events.
Figures discussed in this episode come from DonutNV’s FDD issued . FDDs are updated regularly, and figures may have changed.
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Summaries from the brand background, customer materials, and dated FDD used for this episode.
The business began as a kiosk at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets in 2014. Customer requests to bring the experience to events led to the first trailer in 2015, followed by the DonutNV rebrand in 2018.
Guests watch mini donuts being made through the unit’s viewing window, with fresh donuts and beverages served on site. The concept brings that interactive experience to weddings, corporate events, birthdays, and community gatherings.
Co-founders Amanda and Alex Gingold developed the concept around a mobile mini-donut experience. The franchise combines the food and beverage offering with a local business built around event relationships, preparation, and service.
The FDD estimates $189,580 to $272,900 for a trailer operation and $184,930 to $337,250 for a food truck. Both include the $59,500 initial franchise fee. The low-end assumptions include an existing suitable tow vehicle or truck chassis. Your configuration, equipment, and required storage or commissary arrangements affect the budget.
The 2024 sales discussion draws on Item 19, Table 3A: 45 reporting franchisees with at least one outlet operating for the full year. Some operated multiple units, and 11 other full-year operators did not report. These are franchisee-level results, rather than a single-trailer or entire-system average.
Reported sales come before the costs of running the business and are not owner profit. Historical results do not predict what a new owner will achieve. Use the current FDD to explore the expenses, operating assumptions, and results relevant to your plans.
Start with the story. Then bring informed questions to your next conversation.
This episode is for educational purposes only and is not an offer to sell a franchise, which can only be made through the franchisor’s FDD. It is not legal, financial or investment advice; review the current FDD with your own attorney and accountant. This episode is not sponsored or endorsed by DonutNV. Franchise Roundtable profiles are developed with AI-assisted production and editorial review. Powered by FranchiseBrokers.com, which may receive compensation from franchisors. Full disclosures
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