Here is something that might interest you all. Yesterday DD went public with an IPO of $16.00. Here is what A franchise will cost you. 500 K for the franchise and another 200K for working capital. That does not include the land, building, permits and on and on.

Return on first years profit 80%, depending on location.

On a side note there really can't be a national survey as DD has very few if any stores west of the Mississippi. Another item is that roasters in the east roast at different temps then those in the west. I read that somewhere when I was researching the net some time ago.