How much does a Doc Popcorn franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $135,000–$393,050, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Doc Popcorn franchise owners make?

Doc Popcorn discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Doc Popcorn franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Doc Popcorn scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Doc Popcorn franchise

Quick Service - Popcorn · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$135,000–$393,050

Total fees

7% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Doc Popcorn worth it? How it compares to 93 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $135,000	cheaper than most (median $452,050)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	1.3% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

No financial performance representations disclosed. Franchisor explicitly states it makes no representations about franchisee future or past outlet financial performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 termination in 2024; 1 ceased operations (Texas 2025); minimal transfers suggest stable retention.

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Doc Popcorn franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Doc Popcorn franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $135,000–$393,050, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Doc Popcorn franchise owners make?: Doc Popcorn discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Doc Popcorn franchise failure rate?: 1 termination in 2024; 1 ceased operations (Texas 2025); minimal transfers suggest stable retention.
Is a Doc Popcorn franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Doc Popcorn scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Doc Popcorn or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.