You are technically purchasing two franchises when you co-brand with Dippin’ Dots & Doc Popcorn, so there are two answers to this question:
When you purchase your ice cream, ices, and sherbet from Dippin’ Dots Corporate, the royalty and ad fund fees are already built into the price the franchisee pays. The franchisee does not pay any additional royalties on the sale of Dippin’ Dots.
Doc Popcorn charges a 6% royalty on gross revenues excluding the Dippin’ Dots sales. In addition, each franchisee currently contributes 1% of gross revenues, excluding the Dippin’ Dots sales, to an advertising fund for systemwide marketing strategies and materials.