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 | Lamar's Donuts & CoffeeSimply a Better Donut |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$150,000Total Investment
$300,000 to $400,000Required Net Worth
$350,000Number of Units
28In Business Since
1933* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Have you ever imagined that donuts could be good for you in ways beyond great taste? They can - and they are - in ways you never imagined. From its early beginnings in a now-famous Kansas City location, to its present-day status as a growing national franchise, LaMar's Donuts has over time fashioned a retail donut shop concept so fresh, so sweet, that one can almost taste the success.
Shouldn't you choose a business system that's already proven itself, one that's good for you in ways you never imagined? If so, then a LaMar's Donuts franchise is the sweet opportunity you've been looking for. As a franchisee of LaMar's Donuts, you are in an unrivaled position to tap the knowledge source of the donut shops' successes.
Shouldn't you choose a business system that's already proven itself, one that's good for you in ways you never imagined? If so, then a LaMar's Donuts franchise is the sweet opportunity you've been looking for. As a franchisee of LaMar's Donuts, you are in an unrivaled position to tap the knowledge source of the donut shops' successes.
Products & Services
LaMar's was built on great taste. It shows in everything we make. It shows in the way we treat our customers. And it shows in the great products that you'll find hot, fresh, and delicious everyday at LaMar's.
We pride ourselves on producing America's best donuts, each and every day, the way that Ray Lamar did years ago. These time-tested recipes, along with some new favorites, consistently secure LaMar's position as one of the gourmet products that Americans have grown to love!
LaMar's donuts have been described as the ultimate indulgence, purely heaven, tender and airy, sinfully good, fit for kings. And that's just what some of the nation's premier restaurant critics have to say. Poll customers and you'll hear things like large, plump and golden, pleasingly sweet on the somewhat crisp outside, then tender, moist and warm inside with enough of a buttery flavor to make your mouth water in anticipation of the next bite. Need we say more?
Our reputation has been built on the highly publicized fact that we have simply a better donut. Better than anyone's. Forgive us if this sounds like bragging, but it's simply the truth. The restaurant critics of Denver, Colorado's daily newspaper the Rocky Mountain News decided that they wouldn't just take our word for it. They put us to the test - against Krispy Kreme, against Dunkin' Donuts, against Winchell's, against eight local mile-high favorites. The next day's paper featured a blazing headline: "It's LaMar's in a Glaze of Glory." We won, hands-down, no contest.
The Rocky Mountain News described the LaMar's glazed donut in this way: "Bite into a barely fried LaMar's glazed raised and the light-golden exterior collapses into a creamy pleasure. Just enough chewing is involved to make this a superior doughnut. Fully coated in shiny glaze that sticks to your fingers and flakes onto your shirt, it tastes good, not just sweet, and has no oily aftertaste."
These incredible, amazing donuts are the result of years of perfecting an art. An art of making donuts so wonderful that critics search for just the right adjective to do the donut justice. But, like the skeptical critic in Denver, don't take our word for it. Try one. Just one. That's all it takes. You'll be hooked.
We pride ourselves on producing America's best donuts, each and every day, the way that Ray Lamar did years ago. These time-tested recipes, along with some new favorites, consistently secure LaMar's position as one of the gourmet products that Americans have grown to love!
LaMar's donuts have been described as the ultimate indulgence, purely heaven, tender and airy, sinfully good, fit for kings. And that's just what some of the nation's premier restaurant critics have to say. Poll customers and you'll hear things like large, plump and golden, pleasingly sweet on the somewhat crisp outside, then tender, moist and warm inside with enough of a buttery flavor to make your mouth water in anticipation of the next bite. Need we say more?
Our reputation has been built on the highly publicized fact that we have simply a better donut. Better than anyone's. Forgive us if this sounds like bragging, but it's simply the truth. The restaurant critics of Denver, Colorado's daily newspaper the Rocky Mountain News decided that they wouldn't just take our word for it. They put us to the test - against Krispy Kreme, against Dunkin' Donuts, against Winchell's, against eight local mile-high favorites. The next day's paper featured a blazing headline: "It's LaMar's in a Glaze of Glory." We won, hands-down, no contest.
The Rocky Mountain News described the LaMar's glazed donut in this way: "Bite into a barely fried LaMar's glazed raised and the light-golden exterior collapses into a creamy pleasure. Just enough chewing is involved to make this a superior doughnut. Fully coated in shiny glaze that sticks to your fingers and flakes onto your shirt, it tastes good, not just sweet, and has no oily aftertaste."
These incredible, amazing donuts are the result of years of perfecting an art. An art of making donuts so wonderful that critics search for just the right adjective to do the donut justice. But, like the skeptical critic in Denver, don't take our word for it. Try one. Just one. That's all it takes. You'll be hooked.
Training & Support
We begin with a comprehensive training program conducted both on-site at a LaMar's Donuts training store and in a classroom setting either within a store or in the LaMar's corporate headquarters. As a franchisee, you will receive hands-on training, and you will work directly with all phases of operation, learning how to make each variety of donut, how to run the store and keep the books, how to hire personnel, and how to provide LaMar's unique brand of personal customer service. We will also cover retail merchandising (how to most effectively display your product lines) and decor (how to create LaMar's Donuts' unparalleled atmosphere). We'll show you how to select the right site for your store. Then, we'll provide you with guidelines for transforming the site into your own distinctive store.
To augment your training, we provide an invaluable daily reference to refresh your memory and help in employee training: the LaMar's Donuts Confidential Operating Manual, a comprehensive document outlining virtually every aspect of the business. It guides you through each phase of business operation, telling you everything you need to know to run the store. The operating manual includes management and accounting procedures, hiring and personnel policies, and daily operations procedures, such as opening and closing the store, and how to make our one-of-a-kind donuts.
Interaction continues in areas like advertising and promotions, public relations, and quality control. We'll assist you in planning and designing your Grand Opening celebration to get your new store off to a great start. Once people discover what LaMar's Donuts has to offer, they'll be back. To further those chances of solidifying the repeat customer base, we offer advertising and promotional support and guidance as a continuing part of the LaMar's franchise program.
We'll stay in close touch throughout the start-up process. As your business grows, we'll be available for ongoing consultation and support. And we always welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.
Are You a Good Fit for Lamar's Donuts?
The franchise fee is $28,500, payable at the time the Franchise Agreement is signed. The income can vary greatly based on the operator, hours of operation, size of unit, location, and methods of operation. We are prohibited from making earnings projections for franchised units, but can provide company financials for your review and analysis. Also, a list of franchisees will be made available for you to contact. We encourage those franchisees who are qualified to open multiple locations. Based on your application and financial information, you may be eligible to purchase more than one franchise up front. You may want to purchase a franchise, become familiar with the business, and then purchase your second or third franchise. One of the advantages of joining a relatively new franchise program is that choice markets are still available. You may designate where you wish to locate, so long as the location you select meets the LaMar's Donuts population and demographic criteria and does not infringe upon any LaMar's Donuts business.
