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Active resale · Kentucky DonutNV · BBS #2472771

Walk into a Year-2 DonutNV with 40+ events already on the calendar.

Profitable, branded, and booked. The Madison County DonutNV covers Richmond, Berea, Lexington, Georgetown, Elizabethtown and Shelbyville, with corporate, university, and healthcare catering relationships already in place. Kentucky is still wide-open territory, and this is the only operating DonutNV in the state.

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The Richmond, KY DonutNV trailer, fully branded and operating today.
Asking$179,000
Annual Revenue
$55,200
Year 2, part-time weekends
Owner Cash Flow
$27,400
Detailed financials post-NDA
Events Booked
40+
Transfer with the sale
Coverage
6 cities
Richmond → Lexington corridor
Why this resale

A live business with a Day-1 event calendar.

The current owner is selling because of expanding professional commitments outside the business. What they've built in two years is a full event calendar, prepaid vendor fees for upcoming festivals, and catering relationships with regional employers, universities, and healthcare systems across central Kentucky. Demand has consistently outpaced what the current schedule could handle. Most events generate $1,000–$2,000 in revenue depending on attendance and mix.

40+ events on the books

Confirmed bookings transfer with the sale, including prepaid vendor fees for upcoming festivals. You earn while you ramp.

Established institutional accounts

Catering relationships with regional corporate employers, universities, healthcare systems, and major festivals already in place.

First-mover in Kentucky

Kentucky remains largely undeveloped for DonutNV. Additional territories are available from the franchisor, first-come, first-served.

Hyper-local market report · Madison County, KY

An anchor in a university town, inside reach of Lexington.

Madison County puts you 30 minutes from Lexington's 325K-person metro, with a regional university base, strong corporate employers, and a year-round festival circuit across central Kentucky.

Population & reach

93,000

Madison County residents (Richmond ~36K)

  • Active service area: Richmond, Berea, Lexington, Georgetown, Elizabethtown, Shelbyville
  • Within 30 miles of Lexington metro: ~325,000 residents
  • Median household income (Madison County): ~$54,000
  • Young-skewing, strong university student population, growing family demographic

University & education anchor

~16,000

EKU students alone, plus Berea College & UK in commuting distance

  • Eastern Kentucky University, major employer, year-round campus events, homecomings, athletics, Greek life
  • Berea College, distinctive small-campus events and tourism
  • University of Kentucky (Lexington, 30 mi), addressable for catering
  • Public school system across Madison County drives recurring PTO & fundraiser bookings

Corporate & healthcare base

Recurring catering targets already engaged or within reach:

  • Sherwin-Williams, Hitachi Automotive, EnerSys, major Richmond-area employers with employee event programs
  • Baptist Health Richmond, regional hospital network with staff appreciation cadence
  • Toyota suppliers in central KY, automotive Tier-1 corridor along I-75
  • Lexington corporate market, accessible for high-value bookings

Event & festival calendar

Central Kentucky's festival circuit is one of the most reliable in the region:

  • Berea Craft Festival, multi-day, regional draw, premium booking
  • EKU homecoming, athletics, Greek events, recurring student crowd
  • Kentucky bluegrass & bourbon events across central KY
  • Lexington corporate, wedding, and equestrian events, wider addressable market
  • Strong PTO, church, and community fundraiser pipeline year-round

Competitive landscape

DonutNV has very limited overlap in Kentucky, this is the only DonutNV operating in the state. Mobile food competition exists, but very few interactive dessert concepts and zero DonutNV-brand alternatives. The visual production plus DonutNV's brand recognition create a meaningful moat in catering and event RFPs. The current owner's competitive position is "the brand customers ask for by name", the next owner inherits that.

Growth levers (untapped)

  • Weekday corporate catering, current owner runs weekends only. Tier-1 auto suppliers and healthcare campuses are wide open.
  • University recurring contracts, EKU events, Greek calendar, athletics, addressable with one rep call.
  • Festival circuit expansion, current owner is selective; the next can fill the calendar.
  • Multi-unit across Kentucky, Lexington, Louisville, and Northern KY territories available first-come from the franchisor.
  • Private parties & weddings, high-margin, repeat-referral revenue source.
What transfers at closing

A live business, handed over keys-in.

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Fully branded premium DonutNV trailerExcellent condition, ready for immediate operation. Wraps and graphics in DonutNV's signature look.
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All commercial production equipmentMixers, fryers, lemonade station, POS, equipment-side asset value of $195,000, fully included in the $179,000 asking.
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40+ confirmed event bookingsFull calendar transfers at close, including prepaid vendor fees for upcoming festivals.
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$4,300 transferable inventoryMix, toppings, paper goods, beverages ready to roll on day one.
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Established vendor relationshipsMix supplier, festival organizers, corporate accounts and university contacts.
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Hands-on transition supportSeller personally walks you through vendor relationships, event contacts, and the booking system.
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Full DonutNV franchisor onboardingComprehensive initial training plus ongoing operational support and the 100+ owner peer network.
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Franchise financing availableOptions through DonutNV's network of specialized franchise lenders. Low down payment possible.
In market · Madison County

The actual trailer. The actual events.

Real operating photos from this business, not stock imagery.

DonutNV trailer with Eastern Kentucky University cheerleaders at an EKU event
Corporate catering event
Richmond DonutNV at a Kentucky festival
A busy crowd at the Richmond DonutNV trailer
Themed superhero event
DonutNV at a Kentucky golf event
Inside the Richmond DonutNV trailer kitchen
DonutNV donut-making machine in the trailer
Production equipment inside the Richmond DonutNV trailer

Full equipment inventory and additional photos shared during the discovery process.

See it in action

The brand customers already know.

What the operating business looks like in market.

Is this you?

The buyers who win with this opportunity.

The community connector

You know central Kentucky. You see the EKU events, the corporate calendars, the festival lineup, and you're ready to be "the donut person" in town.

The multi-unit empire builder

Kentucky is largely open. Buy this one, run it well, then claim Lexington, Louisville, or Northern KY territories from the franchisor.

The side-business operator

Most events run 2–4 hours. The current owner has run this part-time. If you want a flexible second income with real upside, this fits.

The process

From inquiry to keys, on your timeline.

Request the info package

Submit the form below. We send the full financial summary and BBS listing detail within one business day.

Sign a mutual NDA

Standard, short. Unlocks deeper financials, the booking calendar, and customer concentrations.

Meet the seller

Phone or in-person. Walk the trailer, get every question answered, and confirm fit before any offer.

Submit an offer

Cash or franchise-lender financing. The franchisor is fully supportive of the resale.

Franchisor approval & training

DonutNV reviews the buyer, then onboards you alongside the seller's hands-on transition.

Take the keys

Closing transfers the trailer, equipment, inventory, customer list, social accounts and the live booking calendar.

Get the package

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Common questions

What buyers ask first.

What's the total all-in investment?
$179,000 asking price covers the premium branded trailer, all production equipment, $4,300 of inventory, the customer list, vendor relationships, and the full 40+ event calendar. On top of that: the standard DonutNV $750/mo flat royalty plus $200/mo brand fund and $300/mo tech fee per unit. Resale buyers typically come in for materially less than a new build ($189K–$273K) and start operating immediately.
Why is the owner selling?
The current owners are redirecting their focus to other business ventures. The business is performing, demand exceeds what their current schedule can handle. The seller will personally assist with the transition, including handing over vendor relationships and event contacts.
Why isn't revenue higher?
The current owner runs this part-time on weekends only and has consistently turned away events due to limited availability. Demand is real. A more active owner, accepting more events, activating weekday corporate accounts, and pursuing university programs, could realistically double event volume in the next year without adding overhead.
What about financing?
Financing options are available through specialized franchise lenders. Low down payment is possible for qualified buyers. We can route you to the lender network during the discovery process.
Can I claim additional Kentucky territories?
Yes, Kentucky remains largely undeveloped for DonutNV. Lexington, Louisville, and Northern KY territories are available from the franchisor on a first-come basis. Many resale buyers use this unit as a launchpad to a multi-unit Kentucky footprint.
Where can I learn more about the DonutNV brand?
DonutNV is the franchisor, they handle the brand, training, and buyer transfer approval, while Trench Logic represents the seller and runs the resale process. To learn more about DonutNV as a brand, visit donutnvfranchise.com.

Spring event season is filling fast.

The calendar is already booking. Qualified buyers ready to move will be given priority.

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