Donut King
$DKNNF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBaked Goods: Doughnuts
Locations—
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee—
Item 7 Low$20,000
Item 7 Midpoint$35,000
Item 7 High$50,000
Royalty Fees—
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open—
Founded1981
Completeness14/34 (41%)
Years in Business45
Began Franchising—
HQSanta Fe Springs, CA
Executives—
LinksWeb
Main Phone—
Email—
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026
FDD—
Franchisor
Franchisees are required to use a mandated point-of-sale (POS) system, which costs approximately $2,000 to $5,000, and must maintain a broadband connection. The franchisor has independent access to the information stored on the POS system.
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