The Doan Group franchise
A The Doan Group franchisee appraises vehicle and heavy-equipment damage for insurance and other clients. At the end of its 2026 fiscal year there were 28 The Doan Group locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $14K–$68K
- Franchise fee
- $10,000
- Royalty
- 22%
- Locations, 2026
- 28+3 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- Not on the SBA Franchise Directory
From WOODLAND CAPITAL FRANCHISING, INC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a The Doan Group franchise costs
Opening one standard territory costs an estimated $14,050 to $68,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: WOODLAND CAPITAL FRANCHISING, INC, 2026 filing, page 16
The Doan Group franchise fee
The franchise fee is $10,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: WOODLAND CAPITAL FRANCHISING, INC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 22% of gross revenues. |
|---|
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: WOODLAND CAPITAL FRANCHISING, INC, 2026 filing, page 11
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The Doan Group publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Historical receipts use fiscal reporting periods ending in February.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: WOODLAND CAPITAL FRANCHISING, INC, 2026 filing, page 38
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18 (−7) | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 26 (+8) | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 28 (+2) | 0 | 2 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Years shown are fiscal reporting periods ending in February.
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Source: WOODLAND CAPITAL FRANCHISING, INC, 2026 filing, pages 41–42
