Winchell's
$WNCHF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBaked Goods: Doughnuts
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Franchisee Count69
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ParentYum Yum Donut Shops, Inc.
Founded1971
Completeness29/34 (85%)
Years in Business55
Began Franchising1992
HQCity of Industry, CA
Executives15
LinksWeb
Main Phone(626) 964-1478
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FDD IssuedApril 21, 2026
Last UpdatedOct 18, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must lease an electronic cash register/POS system approved by Yum Yum, which includes a monthly subscription service fee for maintenance and support.
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