Krispy Kreme

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What to know about Krispy Kreme franchise? Krispy Kreme Stores offer and serve a variety of doughnuts, beverages, and other related products and services. Franchises for Krispy Kreme Stores are offered in 4 different Store formats: Factory Stores, Tunnel Oven Shops, Fresh Shops, and Box Shops. Franchises are also offered for Commissary Facilities that produce doughnut products for Tunnel Oven Shops and Fresh Shops. Krispy Kreme Stores are typically located in high-traffic areas such as shopping malls, airports, and highway rest stops. Krispy Kreme Stores are often open for extended hours, including evenings and weekends. Krispy Kreme Store products are also sold through grocery stores and other retail outlets, and some Krispy Kreme Store locations offer delivery service. Krispy Kreme Stores often cooperate with other business entities in a co-branding relationship whereby Krispy Kreme Store products and/or services are offered at or through another business entity's premises. Franchisees are not required to participate in any co-branding arrangements. Krispy Kreme is based in Winston-Salem, NC. Scroll down to learn more! How much does a Krispy Kreme franchise cost? Are you wondering how much is a Krispy Kreme franchise? Before starting a Krispy Kreme franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business. The minimum investment amount required to open a Krispy Kreme franchise is $440,500 and can go all the way up to $4,115,000. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Krispy Kreme business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Krispy Kreme franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Krispy Kreme business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income. After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Krispy Kreme franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.