LaMar's Donuts

Donut shop

Ray Lamar found his way into the donut business at the age of 17, working as a fryer at a Kansas City, Missouri, shop. Lamar made his way up to being a partner in the company, but World War II cut the partnership short. Upon his return, Lamar earned a degree in economics and began a career as a stockbroker, but donuts remained the business he truly loved.

In 1960, nearly 30 years after first manning the fryer, Lamar opened his first LaMar's Donuts shop in Kansas City. The company began franchising in 1993 and is now based in Englewood, Colorado.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a LaMar's Donuts Franchises?

Total Investment: $288,500-$366,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $28,500
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact LaMar's Donuts

LaMar's Donuts
6551 S. Revere Pkwy.. #250
Centennial, CO
80111

Toll Free: (800)533-7489
Fax: (303)790-0708

Website: Visit Website

LaMar's Donuts News

Lamar’s Donuts To Take Flight With Frontier Airlines
Adding to its existing incentives of low fares, new Airbus aircraft with DirecTV in every seatback and of course its legendary customer service, Frontier Airlines is giving passengers yet another reason to choose its flights: free LaMar’s Donuts. As part of its ongoing effort to provide ... more

Lamar’s Donuts Founder Ray Lamar Passes Away
Ray Lamar, the founder of LaMar’s Donuts passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, at the age of 89. Lamar opened the first LaMar’s Donuts in a converted gas station on Linwood Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, 45 years ago. After a wildly successful run, Lamar and his wife, Shannon, franchised the L... more

Lamar’s Donuts Returns To Midtown Roots
Forty-five years after the first LaMar’s Donuts was opened on Linwood Boulevard, the company today returned to its roots with a new store at 3395 Main Street, just three blocks away from the original LaMar’s, which closed in 2003, four decades after its founding, due to the founder Ray Lam... more

Lamar’s Introduces New Citrus Burst Donut For A Limited Time
LaMar’s Donuts is introducing its next donut in a series of limited time offerings. The Citrus Burst donut, the second of eleven donut creations to debut this year, is now available at all Colorado locations through mid-July. The Citrus Burst is a fluffy, yeast-raised donut available with ei... more

Lamar’s Launches Series Of “limited Edition” Donuts
LaMar’s Donuts is launching the first in a series of new donuts available for a limited time. The Strawberries ‘n Cream bizmark, the first of eleven donut creations to debut, is now available at all Colorado locations through the end of May. Designed to satisfy any sweet tooth, the Stra... more
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Franchise History

When did the first LaMar's Donuts open? 1960
When did LaMar's Donuts start Franchising? 1993

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 21 0 0 3

2004 21 0 0 3

2003 30 0 0 3

2002 26 0 0 3

2001 32 0 0 2

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
As needed

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience

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