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Buy a Parlor Doughnuts Franchise

Parlor Doughnuts is a fast‑casual doughnut concept founded in 2019 in Evansville, Indiana, by Darrick Hayden, his son Noah, and Josh Tudela, built around its signature “Layered Doughnut” that blends croissant‑like flakiness with classic doughnut sweetness. The brand has rapidly expanded to more than 95 corporate and franchise locations across the U.S., offering a focused menu of gourmet doughnuts, coffee, breakfast items, and even a dog‑friendly “Doggie Doughnut,” positioning itself as a community‑driven, neighborhood‑focused snack destination. With system sales growing roughly 97% to about $28.6 million in its latest full year, Parlor Doughnuts has emerged as one of the fastest‑growing small restaurant chains in America, according to Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list.

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Why buy a Parlor Doughnuts Franchise?

Buying a Parlor Doughnuts franchise gives you access to a differentiated product (layered doughnuts), an established operational playbook, and a rapidly scaling brand with proven system‑sales growth. The combination of a compact footprint, relatively simple menu, and recurring customer demand for coffee, breakfast, and sweet treats offers a recognizable, scalable business model suited for franchise‑developers looking for a modern doughnut concept with strong brand momentum and territory‑protected markets.

Parlor Doughnuts Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2019

    • Franchising Since

      2021

    • New Startup Cost

      $437,000 – $808,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $40,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      50%

      of then-current Initial Franchise Fee

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Weekly Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Weekly Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      63

    • New Units Opened *

      25

    • Units Transferred *

      1

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $855,420

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Parlor Doughnuts – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Parlor Doughnuts provides franchisees with two weeks of initial training at its Indianapolis‑area headquarters, covering operations, brand standards, doughnut production, inventory, and equipment use, plus ongoing field and operational support after opening. The brand offers territory protection, standardized operating systems, and a centralized network of resources to help franchisees maintain consistent quality and service, while also supplying marketing and grand‑opening guidance to drive local awareness.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Parlor Doughnuts owner is an operator‑minded entrepreneur with a passion for food, hospitality, and local community building, plus some prior experience in retail, restaurant, or multi‑unit operations. Candidates should have strong financial standing (minimum roughly $750,000 net worth and $175,000 liquid), a credit score of about 680 or higher, and a readiness to actively manage a hands‑on, people‑heavy location in a compact, asset‑intensive model.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Parlor Doughnuts has been named to Restaurant Business’ Future 50 list of the fastest‑growing small restaurant chains in the U.S., highlighting its strong sales growth and rapid unit expansion. The brand’s recognition as a high‑growth, operator‑friendly concept has attracted franchise‑development interest nationwide, with its unique layered doughnuts and community‑oriented model earning praise in industry coverage and franchise‑investment circles.

  4. Industry / Market

    The U.S. bakery‑café and quick‑service breakfast segment has seen steady growth as consumers seek convenient, indulgent treats and everyday coffee‑and‑snack options, with doughnut and breakfast concepts benefiting from strong repeat‑visit behavior. Parlor’s niche in artisanal doughnuts—plus its breakfast and coffee offerings—positions it well in a market where nostalgic, craveable treats and “third‑place” community‑style experiences continue to drive traffic and same‑store‑sales growth for emerging brands.

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