About The Doan Group Franchise
The Doan Group is a franchise opportunity in the professional services and business development space, operating under Woodland Capital Holdings, Inc.
The brand has been franchising since 2020, offering a business model that allows owners to build a practice centered on client services and business support.
The franchise fee ranges from $10,000 to $50,000, providing flexibility for different investment levels and territory sizes.
The Doan Group Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$14K
Average Investment
$41K
Maximum Investment
$68K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 to $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 22% based on Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Revenue (currently none) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $14,050 – $68,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $14K–$68K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (22% based on Gross Revenues) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of Gross Revenue (currently none)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Rent and Security Deposit – 3 months | $0 | $2,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $2,500 |
| Equipment, Computer Hardware and Software | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $100 | $1,000 |
| Utility Deposits | $0 | $1,000 |
| Insurance | $300 | $1,500 |
| Professional Fees | $50 | $2,000 |
| Software License Fees (3 months) | $750 | $3,000 |
| Training Expenses (Includes travel and lodging) | $800 | $1,500 |
| Additional Operating Funds (3 Months) | $600 | $1,500 |
| Total Initial | $14,050 | $68,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Fee | Our costs and expenses in evaluating and effectuating the renewal |
| Technology Fee | $100 per hour |
| Audit Fee | Our cost of inspection and audit (if understatement of 2% or more) |
| Assignment Write up and Dispatch Administrative Fee | 7.5% of Gross Revenues on a continuing basis or per file for individual occurrences. |
| Inventory Management and Statusing Administrative Fee | 5.0% of Gross Revenues on a continuing basis or per file for individual occurrences. |
| Quality Control Review Administrative Fee | 5.0% of Gross Revenues on a continuing basis or per file for individual occurrences. |
| Billing and Delivery Administrative Fee | 7.5% of Gross Revenues on a continuing basis or per file for individual occurrences. |
| Special Services Administrative Fee | $35.00 min to $400.00 per file for individual occurrences for franchisor assistance or the actual cost + 25% for Special Services outsourced to, and provided by, another franchisee or a third-party vendor. |
| Software Licensing Fees | $189.00 - $500.00 per month, per user |
| CCC Workflow Fee | Currently, none but we reserve the right to charge $1.00-$4.00 per claim file |
| Additional Training | The then-current fee plus all of your and your attendees’ costs and expenses. Our current fee is $1,000.00 per week, per attendee (if at our location) or trainer (if at your location) plus any travel/lodging expenses of our trainer if at your location. |
| Continuing Training | Our costs and expenses to conduct such training. |
| Mandatory Additional Training | The then-current fee plus all your or our costs and expenses. Our current fee is $1,000 per day, per attendee (if at our location) or trainer (if at your location) plus any travel/lodging expenses of our trainer if at your location. This fee may increase depending on the type of services to be rendered or performed, the level of expertise required and the number of days services must be provided. |
| Reimbursement Fee | Reimbursement amount paid plus an additional ten percent (10%) of the amount as an administrative charge. |
| Reporting Non-Compliance Fee | $150 per violation |
| Operations Non-Compliance Fee | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence. |
| Insurance Fee | Cost of the premium plus an administrative fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the premium |
| Meeting, Seminar and Conference Registration | There may be a fee not to exceed our actual cost per person incurred in holding an annual conference, meeting or convention, plus the costs and expenses of your attendees. Currently, our fee is $0. |
| Late Fee | 2% of the amount due |
| Insufficient Fund Fees | $100 per occurrence |
| Indemnification | Will vary under the circumstances |
| Costs and Attorney’s Fees | Will vary under the circumstances |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 14 classroom hours, 0 on-the-job hours |
| Classroom Training | 14 |
| On-the-Job Training | 0 |
| Training Location | in-person or via Teleconference or Webinar at our discretion |
| Additional Training | We may offer to you, or require your and your Operating Principal, employees and technicians, attendance at, additional, continuing or mandatory additional training programs, as we deem appropriate. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | The size of your Designated Territory will be defined by municipal or county boundaries, or by contiguous zip codes. We determine Designated Territory and the population located within the Designated Territory based on information derived from the latest U.S. Census. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | additional 5-year consecutive terms |
| Renewal Fee | Our costs and expenses in evaluating and effectuating the renewal |
| Renewal Conditions | Give us timely notice; be in good standing under your current agreement; fulfilled all monetary obligations to us; have been in substantial compliance with the franchise agreement for its initial and any renewal terms and are in compliance at the time you request to renew; execute a release of claims against us; pay the renewal fee; sign then-current franchise agreement which may be materially different from the original franchise agreement; and meet all then-current training requirements. |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | all of your accrued monetary obligations to us have been paid; (ii) all existing defaults under the Franchise Agreement have been cured; (iii) you execute a general release in favor of us and our affiliates; (iv) you provide us a copy of the executed purchase agreement; (v) the proposed transferee meets our qualifications; (vi) the transferee executes our then-current franchise agreement; (vii) you or the transferee pays us a transfer fee of $5,000; (viii) the transferee successfully completes our training program; (ix) you comply with the post-term provisions of the Franchise Agreement; (x) the transferee obtains all necessary licenses and permits required to operate the Franchise; (xi) the transfer is made in compliance with all applicable laws; (xii) the purchase price and terms of the proposed transfer are not so burdensome to the prospective transferee as to impair or materially threaten its future operation of the Franchise; (xiii) our approval of the transfer shall not constitute a waiver of any claims we may have against the transferor; (xiv) we shall have the right to disclose to any prospective transferee such revenue reports and other financial information concerning you and your Business as you have supplied to us; (xv) Franchisee must execute a covenant not to compete; and (xvi) we may withhold or condition our consent to any transfer as we deem appropriate based on the circumstances of the transfer or otherwise. |
| Termination for Cause | Automatic Termination events include: making an assignment for the benefit of creditors, filing a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, being adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, filing or acquiescing in a petition seeking reorganization or arrangement under any federal or state bankruptcy or insolvency law, or consenting to or acquiescing in the appointment of a trustee or receiver for Franchisee or the Franchised Business; proceedings commenced to have Franchisee adjudicated bankrupt or to seek reorganization under any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency law not dismissed within 60 days, or a trustee or receiver appointed without consent not vacated within 60 days; purporting to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of interest in the Franchise without written approval; performing any appraisals not entered in Franchisor’s claims management system. Termination With Notice and Without Opportunity to Cure events include: conviction or guilty/no contest plea to a felony or criminal misconduct negatively impacting Marks/System/Franchise; fraud or misrepresentation in Franchise operation; misrepresentation or omission in franchise application; failure to complete initial training; receiving 2 or more written notices of default within any 12-month period; misuse of Marks or Confidential Information; violation of in-term restrictive covenant; liens placed against Franchisee or assets not released/bonded within 30 days; insolvency; voluntary or otherwise abandonment of Franchised Business; failure to maintain insurance or repay Franchisor for insurance paid; failure to comply with government regulations within 15 days of notification; government action resulting in uneconomical obligation for Franchisor; failure to comply with anti-terrorist activities provisions; conversion or attempted conversion of customer payments. Other breaches may result in Termination With Notice and 30-Day Opportunity to Cure. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | For a period of 24 months from the termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, you may not engage in a Competitive Business in your former Territory or within a 50 mile radius of your Former Territory (same restrictions apply after transfer). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Under the Franchise Agreement, you, or your principal owner, are obligated to participate in the direct operation of your Franchise and you are at all times responsible for the operations of the Business. Your designated Operating Principal must dedicate his or her full time and best efforts to the management and operation of the Franchise and must successfully complete our initial training program and all required additional, continuing or remedial training by demonstrating to us appropriate levels of competence in the subject matters taught in the training program. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase certain items, including the estimating software, certain equipment, marketing materials, insurance policies, and other products, and supplies from designated or approved suppliers, which may be limited to us or our affiliates. We are currently the sole approved supplier of your insurance. |
| Supply Restrictions | We may designate makes and models of certain equipment which the franchisee may purchase from a supplier of their choice. We may revoke or deny our approval of a supplier if that supplier fails to adhere to or meet our quality standard or other requirements. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None of our officers own an interest in any Approved Supplier. Since we have not offered Franchises prior to the issuance date of this Disclosure Document, neither we nor our affiliates have derived any revenue from franchisees’ purchases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We may agree to finance your Initial Franchise Fee if you meet our financial and credit requirements and other standards for qualification. If financing is offered, you will sign a Promissory Note (the “Note”) which is attached to this Franchise Disclosure Document as Exhibit D. The Note will be payable within be 12 months. Interest will be charged on the outstanding principal balance at the lower of the (1) the highest rate allowed under law or (2) the prime rate plus 3% per annum. |
The Doan Group Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Revenue Range
$145K – $859K
Sample Size
7 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
The Doan Group Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Doan Group 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.
The Doan Group System Growth
Total Units
23
Franchised
23
Company-Owned
0
The Doan Group currently operates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1 | 23 |
Transfers: 2 | Closures: 1
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
$1.0M
Net Income
$134K
Total Assets
$650K
Audited by Baker Tilly US, LLP for year ending February 28.
The Doan Group Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Doan Group franchise ranges from $14,050 to $68,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $10,000 to $50,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Doan Group charges a royalty fee of 22% based on Gross Revenues of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of Gross Revenue (currently none) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Doan Group 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 The Doan Group to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, The Doan Group franchise owners report . This is based on a sample of 7 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The Doan Group has been franchising since 2020. The FDD shows an investment range of $14,050-$68,000, a 22% based on Gross Revenues 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 $10,000 to $50,000 and the total investment ranges from $14,050 to $68,000 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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