DOC POPCORN
Doc Popcorn Franchising L.L.C. offers franchises for operating PopKiosks and PopShops that sell fresh, flavored popcorn made with proprietary Doc Popcorn Blends in proprietary packaging, along with soft drinks, bottled water, and other approved products. These fixed-location businesses in high-traffic venues like malls, airports, and rest stops also allow for mobile and catering services using the same equipment. The target market is the general public seeking snacks in competitive casual dining and mobile food atmospheres.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 1% ad fund + $65/mo technology + up to $79/mo POS fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How DOC POPCORN Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialty Food
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialty Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOC POPCORN Current | $175K – $414K | $15K | 6.0% | 79 |
| EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS | $214K – $587K | $30K | 5.0% | 680 |
| HONEYBAKED HAM AND THE HONEYBAKED HAM AND CAFE CO. | $514K – $830K | $20K | 6.0% | 212 |
| CANTEEN | $9K – $44K | $3K | 5.3% | 100 |
| The Spice & Tea Exchange | $299K – $532K | $39K | 7.0% | 93 |
| GRAZE CRAZE | $167K – $326K | $50K | 6.0% | 89 |
Specialty Food Average 14 franchises | $254K – $522K | $31K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 14 Specialty Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+14 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DOC POPCORN franchisees (2014 – 2019)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
34 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
34 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a DOC POPCORN franchise ranges from $175,000 to $413,550. This includes a franchise fee of $15,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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