Parlor Doughnuts
Parlor Doughnuts franchises craft doughnut and coffee shops offering unique layered doughnuts, vegan, gluten-friendly, low-carb/keto-friendly products, artisanal breakfasts, and specialty coffee. The business model creates an upscale yet accessible environment with exceptional customer service, using proprietary marks and efficient operations. It targets customers seeking premium, inclusive bakery and coffee experiences across various dietary preferences.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% national marketing fund + $500/mo computer software fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: The financial performance data is based on the system-wide outlets that were in operation during the 2023 fiscal year. As per Item 20, there were 38 total outlets at the end of 2023, comprising 29 franchised outlets and 9 company-owned outlets.
* The Item 19 data for 'ALL SHOPS (Corporate and Franchises)' is segmented by store type (Freestanding, End Cap/Corner, In-Line, With Drive Thru). These categories include both corporate and franchise locations. The sum of units across these categories (8+18+11+10 = 47) exceeds the total number of system-wide outlets reported for 2023 in Item 20 (38 total outlets: 29 franchised, 9 company-owned). This discrepancy indicates that the categories are likely overlapping (i.e., not mutually exclusive segments of distinct units). Therefore, a single weighted average for 'average_gross_revenue' for franchise units cannot be reliably calculated across distinct segments, nor can the data be isolated for 'individual franchise unit performance'. No specific data on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expenses/margins was provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Parlor Doughnuts Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Parlor Doughnuts Current | $398K – $732K | $40K | 5.0% | 29 |
| PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ | $633K – $4.9M | $35K | 5.0% | 1,112 |
| SCOOTER'S COFFEE | $955K – $1.5M | $40K | 6.0% | 825 |
| NOTHING BUNDT CAKES | $667K – $1.0M | $45K | 6.0% | 643 |
| GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES | $341K – $463K | $25K | 6.0% | 395 |
| 7 BREW | $894K – $2.2M | $35K | 4.5% | 297 |
Coffee & Bakery Average 37 franchises | $498K – $1.1M | $40K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 37 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Parlor Doughnuts franchisees (2022 – 2025)
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
28 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 |
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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 Parlor Doughnuts franchise ranges from $398,000 to $732,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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