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What It Takes to Become a Donatos Pizza Franchise Partner.

At Donatos, we take pride in partnering with the right people. A good fit is integral to a long, successful relationship, so we take the time to find people who check all the boxes – and that begins with the financial requirements.

Qualified investors should have the following:

$200K liquid capital
$1M net worth
Willingness to commit to 2+ Donatos locations

For more detailed information on initial investment range, see Item 7** from our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Type of Expenditure	Minimum	Maximum
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000	$30,000
Security Deposit Under Lease	$2,000	$11,000
One Months' Lease Rent and Real Estate Expenses	$2,000	$11,000
Leasehold Improvements and Construction	$35,500	$454,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment	$297,244	$346,154
Computer System	$18,000	$23,000
TRIO Software License Fee	$4,500	$4,500
Liquor License	$0	$10,000
Opening Inventory and Supplies	$15,000	$20,000
Grand Opening Marketing Program and Initial Marketing Expenses	$25,000	$30,000
Training Expenses	$1,000	$15,000
Miscellaneous Opening Costs	$2,000	$5,000
Additional Funds - 3 Months	$25,000	$30,000
Total	$457,244	$989,654

Additional Candidate Requirements.

In addition to the financial requirements above, we’re looking for prospective Franchise Partners with the kind of experience that would make them a great cultural fit for Donatos. Here are four key traits we are looking for:

Business acumen and previous business or management experience (preferred but not necessary)
A commitment to treating guests and associates with the highest ethical standards
A desire to be involved with the local community
A passion for the food service industry and a desire to be involved in daily operations

These are just a few of the characteristics we look for in applicants. If you are a like-minded individual who is passionate about the service industry and ready to bring our premium pizza franchise into your community, we would love to hear from you. We are also looking for larger restaurant companies that can develop larger geographies and leverage existing infrastructure in operations and marketing.

If you fit our financial and ideal candidate requirements, reach out to the Donatos team today to get started!

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