Donut Distillery
$DDNSF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBaked Goods: Doughnuts
Locations2
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$29,900
Item 7 Low$198,150
Item 7 Midpoint$264,025
Item 7 High$329,900
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open0
ParentDonut Distillery Franchise, LLC
Founded2016
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business9
Began Franchising2021
HQNolensville, TN
Executives2
LinksWeb
Main Phone—
FDD IssuedJune 15, 2022
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDD2022 🔒
Franchisor
Donut Distillery offers franchises for fast-casual restaurants featuring custom mini donuts, coffee, craft beer, wine, and spirits.
Donut Distillery Franchise, LLC is a Tennessee limited liability company formed in April 2021, wholly owned by Shauna McCoy, who serves as CEO. The company operates under its corporate name and has an affiliate, Donut Distillery, LLC, which operates locations in Nashville.
Donut Distillery offers franchises for fast-casual restaurants featuring custom mini donuts, coffee, craft beer, wine, and spirits.
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