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QSRLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 45/100

The Dapper Doughnut

Based on 2018 FDD · 1 filing in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
57
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$39K$267K
MinMid: $153KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
Royalty Rate
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
Net Unit Growth
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
LOW: Single-year corpus · LOW: Low data quality score
LOW ×2
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

The Dapper Doughnut vs. QSR Average

MetricThe Dapper DoughnutQSR Avg
SBA Default Rate9.4%
Cash-on-Cash Return14.2%
Total Investment$153K$380K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every The Dapper Doughnut franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is The Dapper Doughnut's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does The Dapper Doughnut disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.