Apples-to-apples fees
Franchise fee, total investment, royalty, marketing, and tech fees in one place — with TBD called out honestly.
Independent comparison tool · September 2026
Compare mini donut franchises
A neutral side-by-side look at fees, royalties, formats, and footprint notes for true mini-donut concepts — so you can shortlist smarter before you call any franchisor.
Figures as of September 2026 from public FDD summaries — not offers. Site affiliated with Mini Donut Franchising LLC / The Mini Donut Company. Full disclaimer
Format & footprint
Storefront, kiosk, and mobile trailer models differ wildly in space and capital. We surface those differences early.
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Snapshot comparison
Investment ranges as of September 2026. Full table on Compare.
| Brand | Franchise fee | Total investment | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mini Donut Company | $29,900 – $30,000 | $69,000 – $126,000 | Storefront, catering |
| DonutNV | $59,500 | $189,580 – $272,900 | Mobile trailer |
| The Dapper Doughnut | $45,000 | Wide range by format (~$63K–$220K low-end quotes; retail historically ~$336K–$582K; food truck ~$106K–$242K) | Storefront and/or food trailer |
| Donut Distillery | $29,900 | $198,150 – $329,900 | Storefront (donuts + drinks) |
| Dippidy Donuts | $25,000 | From $91,500 (minimum including fee and training; verify current FDD) | Mobile food truck / tent / catering |
| Niky's Mini Donuts | $20,000 | $324,000 – $578,500 | Storefront (donuts + ice cream/candy) |
| Peace, Love & Little Donuts | $40,000 | $121,200 – $235,100 | Storefront |
| Doughnuttery | $30,000 | $172,900 – $450,200 | Counter, kiosk, or storefront; catering and pop-ups |
| Tiny Little Donuts (Licensing) | Licensing fee not publicly listed | Contact licensor; public form asks about $300K+ liquid assets | Licensed vintage Airstream / mobile |
Mini donut franchise guides
Plain-English explainers on costs, formats, and due diligence, built on the same public data as the comparison table.
Mini Donut Franchise Cost & Investment
Break down franchise fees, total investment, and ongoing royalties using current public figures from our comparison data.
Read guide →Mini Donut Franchise Formats by Budget
Every brand grouped by published starting investment, listed alphabetically, with format and fee figures from our comparison data.
Read guide →Mobile vs Storefront Mini Donut Franchise
Pros and cons of storefront shops, trailers and trucks, catering setups, and Airstream-style licensing.
Read guide →How to Buy a Mini Donut Franchise
From research and FDD review to franchisee calls and financing — a practical checklist without the hard sell.
Read guide →How to Read an FDD for a Food Franchise
What the key FDD Items cover, what to look for in each, and where state regulators publish franchise filings.
Read guide →Franchise vs Licensing for Mini Donut Businesses
How the FTC Franchise Rule defines a franchise, what licensing usually means, and how to evaluate a licensing offer.
Read guide →
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Brands on this site
- The Mini Donut Company
- DonutNV
- The Dapper Doughnut
- Donut Distillery
- Dippidy Donuts
- Niky's Mini Donuts
- Peace, Love & Little Donuts
- Doughnuttery
- Tiny Little Donuts (Licensing)