Is Doughnuttery or K-roll Yumsem cheaper to open?

Doughnuttery costs $172,900–$450,200 and K-roll Yumsem costs $217,000–$421,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Doughnuttery has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Doughnuttery or K-roll Yumsem?

FranchiseVerdict grades Doughnuttery D and K-roll Yumsem F, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Doughnuttery vs K-roll Yumsem

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Doughnuttery and K-roll Yumsem are quick-service restaurants franchises. Doughnuttery requires an investment of $173K – $450K while K-roll Yumsem requires $217K – $421K. FranchiseVerdict rates Doughnuttery D (Below average) and K-roll Yumsem F (Weakest tier).

Metric	Doughnuttery	K-roll Yumsem
Verdict Grade	DBelow average	FWeakest tier
Investment Range	$173K – $450K	$217K – $421K
Franchise Fee	$30K	$30K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	N/AIncl. company outlets	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	N/A
Total Units	4	1
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2018	2025
FDD Year	2025	2026