When people think of American donut history, Winchell’s Donut House is one of the brands that immediately comes to mind. Founded in 1948 in Temple City, California, Winchell’s quickly became a staple across the West Coast with its promise of “Warm ’n Fresh Donuts” served daily. Today, the brand operates more than 170 locations across…
Introduction Many of today’s largest donut chains began as humble, small-town bakeries. One of the best examples is Daylight Donuts, which started in a tiny kitchen in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1954. Armed with a unique donut mix recipe and a passion for baking, the founders never imagined their local donut operation would evolve into a…