How much does a Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $504,000–$825,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise owners make?

Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise 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 Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise

Quick Service Restaurant - Donuts/Coffee · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$504,000–$825,000

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise worth it? How it compares to 25 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $504,000	pricier than 75% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	5.6% 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 disclaims 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)

2025: 1 reacquired by franchisor (Louisiana); 2024: net -4 outlets, 3 terminations

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Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $504,000–$825,000, including a $35,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise owners make?: Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise 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 Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise failure rate?: 2025: 1 reacquired by franchisor (Louisiana); 2024: net -4 outlets, 3 terminations
Is a Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% 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 Hurts Donut Company-Unit Franchise or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.