The Donut Bar
$TDNBF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBaked Goods: Doughnuts
Locations—
Franchisee Count—
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$308,700
Item 7 Midpoint$503,850
Item 7 High$699,000
Royalty Fees7% of gross revenues
Ad / Brand Fund4%
Sold Not Open—
Founded—
Completeness21/34 (62%)
Years in Business—
Began Franchising—
HQSan Diego, CA
Executives3
LinksWeb
Main Phone(714) 425-9277
Emailinfo@donutbar.com
FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedAug 28, 2026
FDD2017 🔒
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