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Buy a DonutNV Franchise

DonutNV is an interactive mobile dessert franchise built around fresh, made-to-order mini donuts. Each franchise operates from a branded trailer or food truck where guests watch their donuts being made through a signature viewing window, turning the product itself into the attraction. Units serve festivals, weddings, corporate functions, school events and everyday community vending across local territories.

The brand was founded in 2014 by Amanda and Alex Gingold, starting as Cinnamini Donuts at the Philadelphia Premium Outlets before rebranding and expanding into a national system. DonutNV began franchising in 2018 and remains founder-led, with the co-founders still active in operations and strategy. The network now spans 140+ units across more than 25 states.

The model is mobile and territory-based, with no fixed retail lease or large permanent staff; operators travel to booked events and high-traffic locations. DonutNV structures its royalty as a flat monthly fee rather than a percentage of sales, a clear point of difference from most food franchises and one that shapes how unit economics scale as revenue grows.

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Why buy a DonutNV Franchise?

DonutNV offers a lower-overhead route into the food sector without the cost and commitment of a fixed restaurant. The mobile model carries no commercial lease and a lean staffing footprint, while the interactive donut experience generates word-of-mouth and repeat event bookings that an independent vendor would have to build from scratch.

The flat-fee royalty structure is central to the case for buying a DonutNV franchise. Because the franchisor charges a set monthly royalty rather than a percentage of gross sales, more of the upside from a busy event calendar stays with the operator as revenue grows. Buyers also gain a turnkey equipment package, established booking systems, vendor relationships and a 100+ franchisee network to draw on, within a category that has proved resilient across economic cycles.

DonutNV Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2014

    • Franchising Since

      2018

    • New Startup Cost

      $189,580 – $272,900

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $59,500

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      plus any broker fees incurred

    • Royalty Fee

    • Marketing Fee

      $200

      per Month per unit

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      99

    • New Units Opened *

      82

    • Units Transferred *

      2

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $106,393

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

DonutNV – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming owners complete a five-day hands-on training programme at DonutNV's Clermont, Florida headquarters near Orlando, run as DonutNV University, covering donut production, operations and event-booking strategy. Ongoing support includes a dedicated toll-free line, purchasing co-ops, proprietary booking and POS software with reporting dashboards, protected mobile territories, and an annual franchisee conference, NVite, alongside a 100+ owner network. Resale buyers should confirm with DonutNV what transfer training and software access are provided to incoming owners when a unit changes hands.

  2. Ideal Owner

    DonutNV suits hands-on, sales-minded operators who enjoy public-facing work and community events rather than back-office routine. No restaurant or food-service experience is required, but owners should be comfortable booking and managing events, coordinating a small crew and driving local marketing to fill the calendar. The mobile format rewards energetic operators willing to travel to festivals, weddings and corporate functions, and those who enjoy customer interaction tend to fit the interactive, experience-led model best.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    DonutNV has been ranked on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 for three consecutive years, most recently at #351, and has earned Franchise Business Review Franchise Satisfaction Awards in both 2025 and 2026, based on direct franchisee feedback. The brand has also drawn attention for its rapid multi-state growth and community fundraising, reporting $330K+ raised for local organisations in 2025. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be weighed alongside the specific territory's local reputation, event reviews and repeat-client relationships.

  4. Industry / Market

    DonutNV operates in the US donut category, where IBISWorld put the donut-shops industry at about $9.6 billion in 2026. The wider North American doughnut market is forecast to keep growing at roughly 4% a year through 2030 (Technavio), supported by steady demand for indulgent, shareable treats and the popularity of experiential, event-based food. The mobile, event-led format lets operators follow seasonal demand across weddings, festivals and corporate functions, though buyers should weigh local event volume and seasonality when assessing a specific territory.

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