Hurts Donut Company
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Hurts Donut Company franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Hurts Donut Company franchise specializes in artisanal donuts with creative flavors and eye-catching designs that have built a devoted following across multiple
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Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Hurts Donut Company franchise?
- The Hurts Donut Company Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $559,000–$915,000 for total 4 — $559000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 20); $504,000–$825,000 for single-unit total estimated initial investment low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Hurts Donut Company initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $35,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Hurts Donut Company charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $7 — 7% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 13). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Hurts Donut Company disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed Hurts Donut Company FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many Hurts Donut Company locations are there?
- The FDD reports 18 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 44). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $559,000 – $915,000 (Total 4 — $559000); $504,000 – $825,000 (Single-unit total estimated initial investment low); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 18 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Single-unit total estimated initial investment lowPDF p. 18$504,000 – $825,000
- Total 4 — $559000PDF p. 20$559,000 – $915,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
29 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Hurts Donut Company has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 44
Net −2 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($504,000 – $915,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Hurts Donut Company reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 16 to 18 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [2]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 44
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
19 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | cash | $34,602 |
| 2025 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $49,454 |
| 2025 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $54,150 |
| 2025 | furniture and fixtures | $39,997 |
| 2025 | vehicles | $97,256 |
| 2025 | less accumulated depreciation | -$123,000 |
| 2025 | due from related parties | $126,756 |
| 2025 | accrued payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $29,079 |
| 2025 | current portion deferred revenue | $61,000 |
| 2025 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $201,000 |
| 2025 | members' equity | $15,524 |
| 2025 | rebate income | $218,270 |
| 2025 | gross profit | $1,527,384 |
| 2025 | operating expenses | $1,188,854 |
| 2025 | management fees | $48,000 |
| 2025 | miscellaneous income | $8,240 |
| 2025 | members' equity, beginning of year | -$45,214 |
| 2025 | distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$364,782 |
| 2025 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $425,520 |
| 2025 | gain on sale of property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$30,750 |
| 2025 | dawn food products receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,210 |
| 2025 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $5,108 |
| 2025 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$61,000 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $360,214 |
| 2025 | proceeds from sale of property and equipment | $35,000 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by | -$8,520 |
| 2025 | distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$364,782 |
| 2025 | net cash used in financing activities | -$364,782 |
| 2025 | net increase | -$13,088 |
| 2025 | cash, beginning of year | $47,690 |
| 2025 | cash, end of year | $34,602 |
| 2025 | computer and internet | $127,654 |
| 2025 | rent | $66,111 |
| 2025 | insurance | $43,932 |
| 2025 | professional fees | $42,551 |
| 2025 | utilities | $19,529 |
| 2025 | telephone | $15,135 |
| 2025 | depreciation expense | $13,721 |
| 2025 | repairs and maintenance | $13,574 |
| 2025 | supplies | $10,544 |
| 2025 | credit card fees | $6,033 |
| 2025 | airplane | $1,578 |
| 2025 | auto expense | $868 |
| 2025 | charitable contributions | $622 |
| 2025 | licenses and permits | $250 |
| 2025 | ambulance | $29 |
| 2025 | small tools | $23 |
| 2025 | miscellaneous expense | $2,738 |
| 2025 | franchise fees and royalty income | $1,269,450 |
| 2025 | members' equity, end of year | $15,524 |
| 2025 | depreciation | $13,721 |
| 2025 | dawn food products receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $49,838 |
| 2025 | restaurant supplies | $3,507 |
| 2025 | retail sales | $23,171 |
| 2025 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $22,450 |
| 2025 | training fees | $20,000 |
| 2025 | income from operations | $338,530 |
| 2025 | gain on sale of property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $30,750 |
| 2025 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $425,520 |
| 2025 | change in due from related parties | -$43,520 |
| 2025 | payroll | $691,020 |
| 2025 | travel | $39,133 |
| 2025 | taxes and licenses | $15,739 |
| 2025 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$15,730 |
| 2025 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $16,295 |
| 2025 | accrued payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $840 |
| 2025 | employee benefits | $60,332 |
| 2025 | advertising | $17,539 |
| 2025 | dues and subscriptions | $199 |
| 2024 | cash | $47,690 |
| 2024 | dawn food products receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $56,048 |
| 2024 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $59,258 |
| 2024 | furniture and fixtures | $39,997 |
| 2024 | vehicles | $97,256 |
| 2024 | airplaneMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $34,000 |
| 2024 | due from related parties | $83,237 |
| 2024 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $6,155 |
| 2024 | current portion deferred revenue | $61,000 |
| 2024 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $262,000 |
| 2024 | members' equity | -$45,214 |
| 2024 | franchise fees and royalty income | $1,357,986 |
| 2024 | rebate income | $236,990 |
| 2024 | training fees | $10,000 |
| 2024 | events | $6,042 |
| 2024 | restaurant supplies | $13,175 |
| 2024 | gross profit | $1,607,406 |
| 2024 | operating expenses | $1,216,367 |
| 2024 | rent | $63,725 |
| 2024 | gain on sale of property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $18,964 |
| 2024 | miscellaneous income | $68,060 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $506,863 |
| 2024 | members' equity, beginning of year | $24,141 |
| 2024 | distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$576,218 |
| 2024 | members' equity, end of year | -$45,214 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $506,863 |
| 2024 | depreciation | $17,467 |
| 2024 | dawn food products receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,421 |
| 2024 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,767 |
| 2024 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$33,000 |
| 2024 | accrued payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $3,414 |
| 2024 | proceeds from sale of property and equipment | $56,500 |
| 2024 | change in due from related parties | $15,082 |
| 2024 | distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$576,218 |
| 2024 | net cash used in financing activities | -$576,218 |
| 2024 | cash, beginning of year | $38,590 |
| 2024 | cash, end of year | $47,690 |
| 2024 | payroll | $700,790 |
| 2024 | computer and internet | $92,510 |
| 2024 | employee benefits | $61,532 |
| 2024 | insurance | $43,190 |
| 2024 | professional fees | $59,971 |
| 2024 | travel | $34,457 |
| 2024 | utilities | $19,648 |
| 2024 | taxes and licenses | $18,275 |
| 2024 | telephone | $14,651 |
| 2024 | depreciation expense | $17,467 |
| 2024 | repairs and maintenance | $13,882 |
| 2024 | credit card fees | $8,183 |
| 2024 | auto expense | $1,757 |
| 2024 | charitable contributions | $2,183 |
| 2024 | licenses and permits | $1,726 |
| 2024 | bad debt | $8,975 |
| 2024 | miscellaneous expense | $439 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $33,724 |
| 2024 | accrued payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $28,239 |
| 2024 | less accumulated depreciation | -$139,030 |
| 2024 | retail sales | $21,647 |
| 2024 | income from operations | $391,039 |
| 2024 | management fees | $28,800 |
| 2024 | gain on sale of property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$18,964 |
| 2024 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$8,459 |
| 2024 | supplies | $12,862 |
| 2024 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $25,227 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by operating activities | $513,736 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by | $71,582 |
| 2024 | advertising | $21,076 |
| 2024 | net increase | $9,100 |
| 2024 | airplaneMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $8,706 |
| 2024 | dues and subscriptions | $3,234 |
| 2024 | ambulance | $7,128 |
| 2023 | dawn food products receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $65,469 |
| 2023 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $71,025 |
| 2023 | furniture and fixtures | $47,333 |
| 2023 | less accumulated depreciation | -$166,863 |
| 2023 | due from related parties | $98,319 |
| 2023 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $14,614 |
| 2023 | accrued payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $24,825 |
| 2023 | members' equity | $24,141 |
| 2023 | franchise fees and royalty income | $1,279,598 |
| 2023 | rebate income | $243,722 |
| 2023 | retail sales | $9,145 |
| 2023 | events | $276 |
| 2023 | restaurant supplies | $18,966 |
| 2023 | operating expenses | $1,206,137 |
| 2023 | income from operations | $307,086 |
| 2023 | penalties | -$891 |
| 2023 | interest expense | -$760 |
| 2023 | gain on sale of property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $3,413 |
| 2023 | management fees | $48,150 |
| 2023 | miscellaneous income | $57,167 |
| 2023 | distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$299,334 |
| 2023 | members' equity, end of year | $24,141 |
| 2023 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $414,165 |
| 2023 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$19,887 |
| 2023 | dawn food products receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$7,127 |
| 2023 | miscellaneous receivable | $4,943 |
| 2023 | inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$42,815 |
| 2023 | prepaid expense | $20,955 |
| 2023 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$10,872 |
| 2023 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$45,000 |
| 2023 | accrued payroll liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,076 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by operating activities | $337,412 |
| 2023 | proceeds from sale of property and equipment | $9,000 |
| 2023 | change in due from related parties | -$6,408 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by | $2,592 |
| 2023 | change in due to related party | -$10,000 |
| 2023 | net cash used in financing activities | -$309,334 |
| 2023 | net increase | $30,670 |
| 2023 | cash, end of year | $38,590 |
| 2023 | payroll | $688,226 |
| 2023 | employee benefits | $60,125 |
| 2023 | professional fees | $50,893 |
| 2023 | travel | $38,288 |
| 2023 | taxes and licenses | $18,427 |
| 2023 | telephone | $15,643 |
| 2023 | depreciation expense | $24,387 |
| 2023 | credit card fees | $5,611 |
| 2023 | airplaneMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,125 |
| 2023 | dues and subscriptions | $5,399 |
| 2023 | ambulance | $8,022 |
| 2023 | small tools | $1,016 |
| 2023 | miscellaneous expense | $182 |
| 2023 | deferred revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $295,000 |
| 2023 | vehicles | $172,756 |
| 2023 | current portion deferred revenue | $61,000 |
| 2023 | gross profit | $1,513,223 |
| 2023 | cash | $38,590 |
| 2023 | accounts receivableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $58,951 |
| 2023 | airplaneMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $34,000 |
| 2023 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $414,165 |
| 2023 | members' equity, beginning of year | -$90,690 |
| 2023 | depreciation | $24,387 |
| 2023 | gain on sale of property and equipmentMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$3,413 |
| 2023 | distributionsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$299,334 |
| 2023 | rent | $65,861 |
| 2023 | utilities | $19,394 |
| 2023 | cash, beginning of year | $7,920 |
| 2023 | insurance | $38,612 |
| 2023 | computer and internet | $76,194 |
| 2023 | advertising | $20,791 |
| 2023 | repairs and maintenance | $11,878 |
| 2023 | supplies | $9,537 |
| 2023 | auto expense | $1,836 |
| 2023 | bad debt | $41,690 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
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