About D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood Franchise
D'bo's Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood is a fast casual restaurant franchise featuring a diverse menu of signature chicken wings, fresh seafood, daiquiris, burgers, turkey wings, salads, and desserts.
The brand offers two franchise formats: a full service business with a fee of $49,000 and a quick service model at $45,000.
The company has been franchising since 2020, bringing award winning sauces and spices to the restaurant market.
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$410K
Average Investment
$520K
Maximum Investment
$631K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% initially (up to 2%) of Gross Revenues for Brand Fund, plus 1% of Gross Revenues for Local Marketing Requirement, plus 0% initially (up to 2%) of Gross Revenues for Cooperative Advertising Programs | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $409,750 – $631,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $410K–$631K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (1% initially (up to 2%) of Gross Revenues for Brand Fund, plus 1% of Gross Revenues for Local Marketing Requirement, plus 0% initially (up to 2%) of Gross Revenues for Cooperative Advertising Programs) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Real Estate, Rent Deposits and Pre-Paid Expenses (3 months) | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Décor | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Construction of Leasehold Improvements | $250,000 | $400,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $3,000 | $3,500 |
| Initial Inventory and Supplies | $4,000 | $5,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Grand Opening Advertising | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Equipment, TV, Cameras, and Office Supplies | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Insurance (3 months) | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Architectural/Engineering | $20,000 | $40,000 |
| Signage | $5,000 | $7,000 |
| Accountant and Attorney Fees | $750 | $2,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $25,000 | $35,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | The greater of 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee or 5% of the sales price |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then-current franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | Approximately $1,000 Monthly (for Toast POS System) |
| Audit Fee | Cost of inspection (if underpayment > 2%) |
| National Franchise Convention Fee | $500 Annually |
| Owners’ Manual Replacement Fee | $250 As incurred |
| Additional Training or Assistance | $200 per person, per day plus expenses |
| Relocation Assistance | Cost of relocation |
| Testing of Products or Approval of new Suppliers | Not to exceed $1,000 When billed |
| Interest | Lesser of 1.5% per month or highest commercial contract interest rate law allows |
| Maintenance and Refurbishing of Business | You must reimburse our expenses |
| Insurance | You must reimburse our costs |
| Insufficient Funds | $75 As incurred |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Management Fee | $250 per person per day (plus costs and expenses) |
| Indemnification | Will vary As incurred |
| Toast Point of Sale (“POS”) System | Approximately $1,000 Monthly |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | two (2) to 4 (four) weeks |
| Classroom Training | 26 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 71 hours |
| Training Location | Memphis, Tennessee (for initial training), Franchisee Location (for onsite training) |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may charge for training newly-hired personnel, refresher courses, annual conventions, and additional or special assistance. Franchisees are responsible for trainees' salaries, benefits, travel, lodging, and meal expenses. On-site initial training for one week (40 hours) is provided at no cost, unless additional on-site training is deemed required, in which case a fee of $200 per person, per day plus expenses applies. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | a circle having a radius of three (3) miles or 30,000 people, whichever is less |
| Description | The territory for a single franchise is a circle with a radius of three miles or 30,000 people, whichever is less. In metropolitan areas, the radius is determined by the franchisor to avoid material adverse effects on the business. This exclusive territory restricts the franchisor from establishing or granting others the right to operate another D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, Seafood Business at any physical location within the franchisee's territory. However, the franchisor reserves rights to operate similar businesses under different marks, use other distribution channels (like the Internet), and operate D’bo’s concepts at non-traditional locations within the territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years from the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement |
| Renewal Term | 10 years (or the length of your then-current lease term, whichever is shorter) |
| Renewal Fee | 25% of the then-current franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must be in good standing, provide timely advance notice (6-12 months prior to term end), pay the then-current renewal fee, sign a new Franchise Agreement (which may have materially different terms), be current in payments, sign a general release, and modernize the Business to meet then-current standards. |
| Transfer Fee | The greater of 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee or 5% of the sales price |
| Transfer Conditions | All accrued monetary and other outstanding obligations to franchisor and affiliates must be satisfied; no default of any agreement; transferor must execute a general release; transferee must meet franchisor's educational, managerial, business, moral character, business reputation, credit rating, aptitude, and financial resource standards; transferee must not have operated a competing business; transferee must sign a written assignment or new Franchise Agreement (without initial fee); transferor remains liable for pre-transfer obligations; transferee and manager must complete training and pay fees; franchisor must approve transfer agreement terms. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate immediately for misuse of marks/system, interest in a competitive business, unauthorized transfer, material misrepresentation, acting without prior written approval, cessation of operations (unless due to force majeure for up to 180 days), repeated defaults (twice in 12 months), threat to public health/safety, insolvency/bankruptcy, felony conviction, false books/records, or offering unapproved products/services. For non-payment of fees, 5 days notice to cure. For other defaults (e.g., failure to submit info, failure to open/operate per agreement), 30 days notice to cure. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, the franchisee cannot directly or indirectly own, operate, engage in, consult with, or have any interest in a Competitive Business. Post-term, for two years, the franchisee cannot engage in Prohibited Activities (as defined) within 25 miles of the Approved Location or any other System Business. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If the franchisee is an individual, they or a trained manager must personally manage the franchised business at all times. If the franchisee is a legal entity, their Operating Principal or a trained manager must personally manage the franchised business at all times. Owners are not required to devote a minimum number of hours to the management and operation after completing initial training, but another trained employee must be present whenever the business is open. |
| Required Suppliers | Yes, franchisees are required to purchase certain seasonings, waffle mix, sauces, and dressings from the affiliate, Boyd Foods. They must also purchase computer equipment from Approved Suppliers and use the franchisor's designated Architect unless otherwise approved. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must operate according to the System and specifications. They must purchase certain proprietary products (seasonings, waffle mix, sauces, dressings) from the affiliate, Boyd Foods. Other items must be purchased from Approved Suppliers or meet franchisor specifications. The franchisor may develop proprietary products and require purchase from them or affiliates. Franchisees need written approval for non-approved products/services or alternate suppliers, which may incur a fee. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In our last fiscal year, ending on December 31, 2023, our affiliate, Boyd Foods, received $4,000 in revenue from all required purchases and leases of products and services by franchisees, including purchases of items to be resold in the Business, and rebates from third-parties. This was 0.8% of our total revenue of $467,672, as reported in our most recent audited financial statements. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease, or any of your obligations. |
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.4M
Median Revenue
$1.4M
Revenue Range
$1.3M – $1.5M
Sample Size
2 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood System Growth
Total Units
3
Franchised
3
Company-Owned
0
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood currently operates 3 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 2
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$468K
Net Income
$-10,230
Total Assets
$10K
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood franchise ranges from $409,750 to $631,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a 1% initially (up to 2%) of Gross Revenues for Brand Fund, plus 1% of Gross Revenues for Local Marketing Requirement, plus 0% initially (up to 2%) of Gross Revenues for Cooperative Advertising Programs contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood franchise owners report average revenue of $1.4M and median revenue of $1.4M. This is based on a sample of 2 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
D’bo’s Daiquiris, Wings, and Seafood has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $409,750-$631,000, a 7% of Gross Revenues royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $49,000 and the total investment ranges from $409,750 to $631,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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