The Doan Group charges a royalty fee of 22.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a The Doan Group franchise is approximately 24.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $189/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

The Doan Group has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the The Doan Group franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

The Doan Group offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

The Doan Group currently operates 26 locations (2025 FDD) (26 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 44.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 1.3%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for The Doan Group is 0.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the The Doan Group FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $133K (average: $279K).

The initial franchise agreement term for The Doan Group is 5 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 5 years.

The Doan Group's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, The Doan Group's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

The Doan Group provides 14 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

The Doan Group does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.