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D.P. Dough

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$120,980

About this franchise

D.P. Dough is the brainchild of a mother and son, Penny and Dan Haley, who named their first calzone restaurant with their combined first name initials in 1987. Primarily targeting late-night-dining college students, the business has been delivering hot cheesy calzones for several decades. D.P. Dough offers an alternative to pizza with calzones that the young and young at heart can't seem to pass up.

Highlights

  • ✓Unique late-night dining option
  • ✓Over 25 franchised locations in the U.S.
  • ✓Focus on quality ingredients
Franchise fee
$40,000
Royalty rate
5%
Involvement
Semi-Absentee

Available in

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D.P. Dough franchise: frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to open a D.P. Dough franchise?

Our directory lists the total estimated investment for D.P. Dough as about $120,980. In franchising generally, a total investment range like this is meant to cover the one-time costs of getting open — items such as the initial franchise fee, buildout or equipment, signage, initial inventory, training and travel, licenses, and a period of working capital. Where your own project lands inside the range usually depends on real estate, local construction costs, and the size of the location. Always confirm the current figures against Item 7 of the franchisor's Franchise Disclosure Document before budgeting.

What is the D.P. Dough franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee listed for D.P. Dough in our directory is $40,000. An initial franchise fee is a one-time payment made at signing, and across franchising it typically buys the right to operate under the brand in a defined territory for the term of the agreement, along with initial training and opening support. It is separate from the rest of your startup budget and separate from ongoing royalties. The fee and what it includes are disclosed in Items 5 and 7 of the FDD.

What is the royalty rate for D.P. Dough?

The royalty listed for D.P. Dough is 5%. A royalty is an ongoing fee paid to the franchisor, most often calculated as a percentage of gross sales rather than profit, and it funds continuing support such as systems, supply relationships, and brand standards. Many systems also charge a separate advertising or brand-fund contribution on top of the royalty. Because royalties are usually charged on top-line sales, model them against conservative revenue assumptions when you build your pro forma. Item 6 of the FDD lists all recurring fees.

Is D.P. Dough a good fit for semi-absentee ownership?

D.P. Dough is listed in our directory as a semi-absentee opportunity. Semi-absentee generally means the business is designed to be run day to day by a hired manager while the owner stays involved part-time — typically overseeing financials, hiring, and local marketing rather than working shifts. Owners in this model commonly keep outside income during the ramp-up period. It still requires real oversight: the quality of your general manager is usually the single biggest variable in how well a semi-absentee unit performs.

Which states is D.P. Dough available in?

D.P. Dough is listed in our directory as available in 50 states — effectively nationwide. Availability at the state level does not mean every market inside that state is open: specific trade areas in larger metros are often already awarded or reserved for existing owners. Confirm current openings for your market directly, and review Item 12 of the FDD for how territory rights are defined.

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