Peace, Love & Little Donuts is a fast-growing donut franchise known for its fresh, mini-sized treats. The concept began in the Strip District of Pittsburgh in 2008 when the founder accidentally crafted bite-sized donuts, which became the brand’s signature “little” cake donut. The business officially launched under the name Peace, Love & Little Donuts in 2009.
The company formed as Peace, Love & Little Donuts, LLC in 2012. Its headquarters is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The brand began offering franchise opportunities in 2016, allowing entrepreneurs to bring this unique concept to new communities.
Peace, Love & Little Donuts sells made-to-order mini cake donuts topped with a variety of frostings and funky toppings. They also serve freshly brewed coffee and provide catering services for events, birthdays, and office functions. Customers can enjoy a live donut-making experience, as each treat is made right in front of them.
The franchise sets itself apart with its signature small-sized donuts, vibrant 1970s-inspired branding, and a wide range of creative flavors. Its community-focused approach, fun atmosphere, and emphasis on freshness help distinguish it from traditional donut chains.
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Peace, Love and Little Donuts provides a multi-tiered training program to ensure its franchisees and their staff are equipped for operational success.
Peace, Love and Little Donuts grants franchisees a geographic territory, which is defined in the franchise agreement. While the franchisor will not open another store under the brand within this designated area if the franchisee complies with the agreement, the territory is not exclusive.
The franchisee must operate only within the assigned area and cannot engage in marketing or sales through the Internet or other distribution channels without prior approval.
The franchisor retains the right to compete within the territory using alternative distribution methods such as catalogs, mail order, and online platforms, even under the same or different trademarks. Additionally, certain venues like trade shows and fairs are excluded from the protected territory.
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