Doc Popcorn
- Doc Popcorn Development, Inc.
3200 Carbon Place, #103
Boulder, CO 80301
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(866) 599-9744
/
(720) 389-0649
- (720) 961-0551 (Fax)
Doc Popcorn (DP) is the largest franchised retailer of fresh-popped kettle-cooked popcorn offering a fun, simple and affordable business opportunity. With several different models from which to choose, we offer flexible options from which to grow.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2003
Franchising Since: 2009
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
87 |
98.9% |
| Company-Owned Units |
1 |
1.1% |
| Total Operating Units |
88 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
88 |
100.0% |
In 26 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
88 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
Registered in the following Registration States
(not registered in any registration states)
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
10 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Other Marketing Support |
Guerilla Marketing Materials; Social Media |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| On-Site |
2 Days |
| Boulder, CO |
5 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$250K |
| Cash Investment |
$72K |
| Total Investment |
$72 - 378K |
| Average Total Investment |
$232K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$37.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$37K |
| On-Going Royalty |
6% |
| Average Royalty |
6% |
| Advertising Fee |
0 |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
0 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
2-3 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
120
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Regional Mall
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Sporting Arena, Concert, Airport, Convention Cente |
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
2 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
4 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
30 |
| USA |
Yes |
| Canada |
Yes |
| Overseas |
Yes |
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