About Doner Haus Franchise
Doner Haus is a quick service restaurant franchise specializing in authentic doner kebab and related menu items, including spit roasted meats, sandwiches, and platters.
The brand brings a popular European and Middle Eastern street food concept to the American market.
The franchise fee is $25,000, and the company began franchising in 2024 under Doner Haus Group, LLC.
Doner Haus Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$517K
Average Investment
$640K
Maximum Investment
$764K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 3% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Brand Fund Contribution: 2% of your Gross Revenue; Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Digital Advertising: $2,000 per month, subject to 10% annual increase | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $516,569 – $763,504 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $517K–$764K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (3% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (Brand Fund Contribution: 2% of your Gross Revenue; Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Digital Advertising: $2,000 per month, subject to 10% annual increase) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Your Training Expenses | $1,000 | $3,100 |
| Premises Deposits | $27,000 | $39,923 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $257,000 | $318,665 |
| Signage | $12,000 | $17,365 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Equipment | $38,981 | $90,900 |
| Computer Systems | $2,500 | $4,501 |
| Office Supplies | $1,250 | $2,600 |
| Initial Inventory | $15,500 | $56,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Professional Fees | $12,000 | $18,500 |
| Licenses and Permits | $750 | $3,500 |
| Insurance | $458 | $1,375 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $88,130 | $142,075 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (Franchise Agreement); $10,000 (Multi-Unit Development Agreement) |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $0, subject to change |
| Audit Fee | Cost of examination plus related expenses (if understatement by 2% or more) |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Digital Advertising | $2,000 per month, subject to 10% annual increase |
| Third-Party Delivery Platform Marketplaces | Actual cost |
| Advertising Cooperative | Your share of actual cost of advertising (if formed) |
| Late Charge | $150 |
| Interest Charge | 18% of overdue amount or the maximum permitted by law, whichever is lower |
| Non-sufficient Funds Fee | $50 per occurrence |
| Relocation Fee | $10,000 |
| Initial Training (additional/replacement trainee) | $500 for each additional or replacement trainee |
| Additional Training - Courses | Up to $500 for tuition per person per course, subject to increase, plus travel and other related expenses |
| Additional Training – Franchisee Convention or Business Meeting | Up to $1,500 registration fee per person, subject to increase, plus travel and other related expenses |
| Remedial Training Fee | Our then-current per diem rate for each trainer, plus travel and other expenses. Current rate is $500 per day. |
| Interim Management Support Fee | 20% of Gross Revenue, plus our costs and expenses |
| Operations Manual Replacement | $500 |
| Critical Operations Standard Violation Fee | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence |
| Evaluation Fee of Unapproved Item or Supplier | Actual costs of inspection and/or testing |
| Quality Review Services | Actual costs |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Amount paid by us for your insurance obligations, plus a 10% administrative fee and other actual expenses |
| Liquidated Damages | Up to 24 months of Royalty Fees and Brand Fund Contributions |
| Indemnification | Amount of loss or damages plus costs |
| Reimbursement of fees and expenses | Our costs and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, incurred for your failure to pay amounts when due or failure to comply in any way with the Franchise Agreement. |
| Taxes | Amount of taxes |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 80 hours |
| Classroom Training | 24 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 56 hours |
| Training Location | New York, NY |
| Additional Training | We may offer mandatory and/or optional additional training programs from time to time. If we require it, you must attend mandatory additional training, which may include a national business meeting or annual convention, for up to 10 days at a location we designate. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Limited Protected Territory |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Approximately 50,000 population, or a 1-mile radius if population is less than 50,000 within that radius. |
| Description | Under the Franchise Agreement, you have the right to establish and operate 1 Döner Haus outlet within a limited protected territory that will be defined after the site of your Franchised Business is identified and approved by us. Your Territory is located in all or a portion of a listed town, city, or county, and is identified by a marked map and/or list of one or more contiguous zip codes. We will not, and will not permit anyone else to, open another dedicated Döner Haus outlet premises within your Territory, provided you are not in default. However, we reserve all rights to sell products and services at kiosks, carts, counters, stores-within-a-store or otherwise at retail, non-traditional or captive market venues in the Territory, and through alternative distribution channels. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 additional term of 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Provide written notice at least 6 months before term end; be in full compliance; have no more than 3 events of default during current term; complete any required additional training; have right to continued occupancy or approved relocation; repair, upgrade or replace assets to meet then-current specifications; execute a general release; execute a new franchise agreement; and pay a successor agreement fee. New agreement may have materially different terms. |
| Transfer Fee | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee (for Franchise Agreement); $10,000 (for Multi-Unit Development Agreement) |
| Transfer Conditions | Transferee meets franchisor's standards, has sufficient experience and financial resources, completes initial training, agrees to renovate premises/equipment, franchisee has paid all amounts owed, franchisee and transferee sign general release, franchisee subordinates claims against transferee, franchisor approves material terms, landlord consents to lease transfer, and payment of transfer fee. Franchisor has right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor may terminate if franchisee defaults. Curable defaults (e.g., non-payment) have 5 days to cure. Non-curable defaults (e.g., misrepresentation, failure to open, cessation of operations, bankruptcy, fraud, repeated defaults) result in immediate termination. |
| Non-Compete Period | During the term of the franchise and for 24 months after termination or expiration |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, franchisee may not divert customers, participate in any Competitive Business (deriving >10% gross revenue from doner kebab, gyro, al pastor, shawarma, or other spit-roasted meat dishes), or damage goodwill. Post-termination (24 months), same restrictions apply within 10 miles of former Territory or any other Döner Haus outlet. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires that you personally supervise, devote full time, and manage the day-to-day operation of your Franchised Business. You may not appoint a non-owner manager unless approved by the franchisor. Approved managers must complete training and devote full time to the job without competing interests. If the franchisee is a business entity, its manager is not required to have an equity interest. If married, your spouse must sign a Spouse Guaranty. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase all equipment, furniture, fixtures, ingredients, supplies and services from our designated suppliers and contractors or in accordance with our specifications. |
| Supply Restrictions | We maintain written lists of approved items of equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory, ingredients, supplies and services (by brand name and/or by standards and specifications) and a list of designated suppliers and contractors for those items. If you wish to purchase, lease or use any equipment, supplies, services or other items unapproved or from an unapproved supplier, you must request our prior written approval. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None in fiscal year 2023; may receive in the future and keep at franchisor's discretion. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any note, lease, or obligation on your behalf. |
Doner Haus Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.9M
Sample Size
1 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Doner Haus Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDoner Haus has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Doner Haus System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Doner Haus currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 17 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SC, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$150K
Audited by Metwally CPA PLLC for year ending December 31.
Doner Haus Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Doner Haus franchise ranges from $516,569 to $763,504, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $25,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Doner Haus charges a royalty fee of 3% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a Brand Fund Contribution: 2% of your Gross Revenue; Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Digital Advertising: $2,000 per month, subject to 10% annual increase contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Doner Haus 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 Doner Haus to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Doner Haus franchise owners report average revenue of $1.9M. This is based on a sample of 1 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Doner Haus has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $516,569-$763,504, a 3% of Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $25,000 and the total investment ranges from $516,569 to $763,504 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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