How much revenue does a D.P. DOUGH franchise make?

D.P. DOUGH does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many D.P. DOUGH franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, D.P. DOUGH has 49 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1989.

Can you get an SBA loan for a D.P. DOUGH franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for D.P. DOUGH franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is D.P. DOUGH a good franchise to buy?

D.P. DOUGH shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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D.P. DOUGH

D.P. Dough franchises operate restaurants specializing in freshly prepared calzones, wings, desserts, beverages, and other food products, offering carry-out, delivery, and on-premises dining services using proprietary recipes, ingredients, and operational standards. The business model focuses on franchising single-unit restaurants in exclusive territories, typically in college or university towns, ensuring consistency through specified formats, methods, and procedures. Target markets include areas with significant student populations seeking quick, high-quality indulgent foods.

FDD Year:

49locations

$121K–$360K

Since 1989

Food & BeverageTully, NYDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Initial Investment

$120,980 – $359,910

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

1.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$950 – $15,139

5% royalty + 1% ad fund + $950/mo minimum fixed fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$743,773

Median Gross Revenue

$665,864

Top Quartile Revenue

$1,119,116

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$487,257

Data Based On: 36 franchisee owned reporting restaurants open for a period of twenty four (24) consecutive months without unauthorized closures, reporting average annual net sales for January 1-December 31, 2025.

* The document explicitly states the Average Net Sales for all 36 Reporting Restaurants as $743,773. I calculated the weighted average from the quartile data: (9 units × $1,119,116 + 9 units × $730,847 + 9 units × $637,870 + 9 units × $487,257) / 36 total units = $743,772.5, which is consistent with the stated average.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $743,773

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How D.P. DOUGH Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 90% of Fast Food franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
D.P. DOUGH Current	$121K – $360K	$40K	5.0%	49
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
LITTLE CAESARS	$377K – $1.8M	$20K	6.0%	3,788
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL)	$1.2M – $4.2M	$45K	N/A	3,404
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.5M – $2.5M	$15K	5.0%	3,120
Fast Food Average 133 franchises	$603K – $1.6M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 133 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1OH

2NY

3CO

4PA

5WV

6LA

7CT

8IL

9MN

10NC

11MI

12AZ

13DE

14FL

15IA

+13 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for D.P. DOUGH franchisees (2014 – 2019)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$240,844

Total Volume

$2.2M

Default Rate

11.1%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

9 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

42 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

42 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Primarily disputes over failure to pay royalties and operate the restaurant for the minimum term, and violation of non-compete provisions.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962