SoCal Mini Donuts

Franchise Overview

SoCal Mini Donuts operates a mobile, trailer-based franchise that produces fresh gourmet mini donuts on demand using a proprietary automated frying system. The concept is built for high-traffic, event-driven venues — from farmers markets and street fairs to stadiums and festivals — making it highly flexible and location-agnostic.

Key Highlights

Proprietary automated frying system delivers consistent, fresh gourmet mini donuts every time
Turnkey trailer package lets franchisees launch without prior food service experience
Minimal staffing requirements keep operations lean thanks to built-in automation
Lower overhead than brick-and-mortar concepts makes it accessible for first-time entrepreneurs

SoCal Mini Donuts combines Southern California food culture with a flexible, low-overhead mobile model, offering entrepreneurs a streamlined path into the food and beverage space with strong franchisor support and defined territory protection.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since2019

Min Liquid Capital$60,000

Total Investment$163K – $260K

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