Donut Equipment Packages
Explore Our Equipment Packages for Franchise Success
Explore our comprehensive equipment packages designed to meet the needs of aspiring franchise owners and ensure the success of your donut business.
Discover Our Equipment Packages
Find the perfect set of tools to launch your donut franchise successfully.
Donut Full Retail Store Format Equipment Package
Ideal for a flagship donut shop with dine-in, takeaway, and beverage service. This setup supports high volume, premium presentation, and branding for mall, roadside, or city-center locations.
Donut Kiosk/Express Format Equipment Package
For shopping malls, event centers, airports, gas stations, and transit hubs. This compact setup prioritizes efficiency, limited space, and high foot traffic service.
Self-Service Vending Machine Donut Unit
For Malls, airports, hotel lobbies, offices. Key Equipment includes: Smart refrigerated donut vending machine, Touchscreen with cashless payment, Built-in warming option
and IoT-connected stock monitoring.
Donut Food Truck/Trailer Equipment Package
Suitable for a mobile donut business offering made-to-order donuts, coffee, and drinks. This package helps create a successful mobile donut business, enhancing customer experience and increasing sales potential
Donut Factory Production Equipment Package
Ideal For Central kitchen / commissary, Supply to stores, kiosks, trucks, Franchise production hub and B2B/wholesale donut production
Ghost Kitchen/Cloud Kitchen Package
For Delivery-focused operation, no dine-in. Key Equipment includes: Mid-size fryer + donut depositor, Basic prep, cooling, glazing stations, Commercial mixer (20–30 Qt), Tablet POS with delivery integrations and Compact coffee & drink prep station
Equipment Packages Overview
Discover our carefully curated equipment packages tailored to support new franchise owners and maximize your donut shop’s success.
Our equipment sets provide reliable, high-quality tools that ensure your donut business runs smoothly and efficiently.
Starter Package
Basic Equipment Bundle
Perfect for new franchises, this package includes essential baking and display equipment to get you started with confidence.
Premium Package
Advanced Equipment Set
Designed for growth, this package offers upgraded machinery and tools to enhance production capacity and quality.
Complete Package
All-Inclusive Equipment Kit
Our most comprehensive option, providing everything needed for a fully operational and efficient donut franchise.
Custom Package
Tailored Equipment Solutions
🍩 Donut Equipment Packages – What You Need to Start Your Donut Franchise
Starting a donut franchise isn’t just about branding, location, or recipes — the right donut equipment package is essential to your daily operations, product consistency, and speed of service. Whether you’re launching a mobile trailer, kiosk, or full bakery, having the right tools from Day One will set you up for success. In this guide, we break down the essential equipment, typical startup packages, and what to expect when budgeting for a donut franchise in 2025. Discover tailored equipment bundles that empower your donut franchise ambitions.
🧰 What Is a Donut Equipment Package?
A donut equipment package is a bundled set of machinery, tools, and fixtures needed to produce donuts efficiently and consistently. Most franchise brands partner with specific suppliers or offer recommended packages to simplify the setup process for new franchisees.
🔧 Typical Donut Equipment Package Includes:
| Equipment Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Donut fryer | For deep-frying yeast or cake donuts |
| Proofing cabinet | Controls dough rising environment |
| Dough sheeter | Rolls dough evenly |
| Mixers (20–60qt) | Mixes dough/batter |
| Glazing table | For icing and topping donuts |
| Display cases | Holds and showcases fresh donuts |
| Refrigeration units | For dough, fillings, and toppings |
| POS system | Cash register and inventory system |
| Ventilation & hood | Required for most fryers |
| Coffee equipment | If offering espresso or beverages |
💡 Some donut franchises offer turnkey packages that include smallwares, shelving, signage, and branding décor.
💸 How Much Does a Donut Equipment Package Cost?
| 🍩 Format | 📍 Location | 📐 Size | 💰 Cost | ⚙️ Capacity | 🪑 Seating | 🌟 Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🧁 Kiosk | Malls, Airports | 6–10 ft booth | $15K–$35K | 300–500 | None | Compact, coffee-ready |
| 🚚 Truck/Trailer | Street, Events | 12–16 ft vehicle | $45K–$95K | 500–800 | Outdoor | Mobile, full setup |
| 🏪 Retail Store | City, Plazas | 500–1,500 sq ft | $80K–$180K | 800–2,000 | 20–50 pax | Dine-in, full service |
| 🎡 Pop-Up | Fairs, Flea Mkt | 5–8 ft cart | $7K–$15K | 150–300 | None | Portable, fast ROI |
| 🚗 Drive-Thru | Roadsides | 700–1,000 sq ft | $90K–$140K | 1,000–2,500 | Car | High-speed lanes |
| 👻 Ghost Kitchen | Industrial | 300–600 sq ft | $30K–$50K | 500–1,000 | None | Delivery only |
| 🤖 Vending | Hotels, Offices | 2–4 ft | $15K–$25K | 100–200 | None | 24/7, smart tech |
| 🎂 Donut Bar | Events | Custom setup | $3K–$7.5K | 100–300 | Event-based | Mobile & fun |
| 🎥 Demo Kitchen | Studio, HQ | 300–500 sq ft | $12K–$20K | 200–500 | 5–10 pax | Training & content |
Costs vary depending on:
- Type of donuts (cake, yeast, mochi, mini, etc.)
- Store format and square footage
- Brand requirements and menu variety
- Country of installation (for shipping & compliance)
📦 Do Franchisors Provide Equipment?
Most established donut franchises offer:
- Recommended supplier lists
- Pre-negotiated discount pricing
- Optional turnkey buildout packages
Some brands (e.g., Duck Donuts, DonutNV, Fractured Prune) may include equipment in your franchise startup package or help you lease essential machinery.
🛍 Popular Donut Equipment Suppliers
While your franchisor will guide you, common names in the industry include:
- Belshaw Adamatic – High-end donut fryers and glazers
- Hobart – Mixers and sheeters
- Globe Food Equipment
- Donut Equipment Warehouse
- Pro Restaurant Equipment
✅ Tips for First-Time Buyers
- Always verify electrical and ventilation needs based on your lease space
- Consider refurbished equipment to save money (some brands allow it)
- Ask about warranty and repair support
- Install water filtration systems to prolong machine life
- Use vendor financing or SBA equipment loans if needed
📈 Equipment ROI – It Pays Off
Donut equipment is a long-term investment. Most commercial fryers and proofers are built to last for 10+ years with proper maintenance. Equipment costs often account for 30%–50% of your total buildout, but good equipment improves:
- Consistency
- Efficiency
- Staff productivity
- Customer satisfaction
🧠 Need Help Choosing the Right Setup?
Let us help you match your donut concept with the right equipment package — whether you’re franchising with a known brand or launching independently.
👉 Contact Our Donut Franchise Setup Team
👉 Download Our Equipment Checklist PDF
📌 Final Thoughts
If you’re serious about owning a donut franchise, don’t overlook the importance of your equipment package. The right tools ensure quality, safety, and profitability from Day One — and working with trusted suppliers (or your franchise brand) makes the process smoother, faster, and more reliable.