How Much Does It Cost to Open a HenDough Chicken And Donuts Franchise?

Emerging franchise HenDough has developed a devout following throughout North and South Carolina, winning over a dedicated fan base with a unique offering of chicken and donuts. HenDough’s model is engineered to draw in abundant revenue after an initial six-figure investment — and with early franchise expansion well underway, the brand is more proven than ever to succeed under this funding.

Per the brand’s Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment to begin operation of a HenDough franchise ranges from $205,500 to $643,500. Costs will vary depending on real estate availability, market conditions, buildout projections and other related factors for each prospective franchise location.

The initial franchise fee is $30,000 for one establishment and $15,000 for each additional restaurant an existing franchisee chooses to develop, while the brand places a 6% royalty fee on all gross sales once a new franchise is set in motion.

“We provide franchisees with a comprehensive advantage when it comes to investing with our brand,” said Paul Klaassen, the founder of HenDough. “These figures are truly proven, and they come with a proven business model that has been met with resounding success in each of our markets.”

HenDough has established a comprehensive franchise model after establishing its first two locations, one in both North and South Carolina. The brand’s second location (Greenville, South Carolina) was opened in February 2020, and even through COVID-19, the brand was able to establish a business presence that was capable of growing through a pandemic.

“This was a huge part of our brand development,” Klaassen added. “Once we saw our brand was capable of thriving in these conditions with our investment figures, we knew that our model was geared for sustainable growth.”

While still a young and emerging brand, HenDough has been able to prove the dollar amounts necessary to start an independent unit after COVID-19. As the brand anticipates its third franchise and beyond, it has developed a trustworthy model that can allow for peace of mind for all prospective franchisees.

The dollar amount to open a HenDough franchise is comparable to other similar concepts in the franchising industry, but the brand’s niche is one that can develop a devout, unique following unlike other franchise brands.

“This is something we’ve been able to capitalize on as we anticipate further expansion,” Klaassen said. “We’ve wanted all of our franchisees to see that these are proven numbers that we’ve put into our investment figures, and that investment comes with an ability to develop a loyal client base unlike many other franchises.”

As the brand markets itself to new cities, it targets the states surrounding North Carolina and South Carolina, its current footprint, as the next phase for brand expansion. The model has been put in place by two existing locations, while a sustainable and projectable model is shaping itself for franchisees across the country.