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The Salty, one of the most buzzworthy artisan donut and coffee brands in the U.S., is expanding its footprint in Tampa with a brand-new location in Seminole Heights, opening Friday, June 27, 2025. Located at 5808 North Florida Ave., the new store will be The Salty’s 19th location nationwide and features exclusive menu items, a…
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Move over, Krispy Kreme — the West Coast donut legend is rolling into the South.Los Angeles-based Randy’s Donuts is officially opening its first Georgia location next week, bringing its signature giant-doughnut energy and specialty treats to Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta. The grand opening kicks off at 7 a.m. on July 3, complete with free…
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The fast-changing world of donuts and quick-service restaurants just got a jolt — as Krispy Kreme officially ends its high-profile partnership with McDonald’s USA, while simultaneously announcing a new retail expansion through Australian fuel and convenience chain Ampol Foodary. 🍩 McKreme No More: McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme Part Ways On June 24, 2025, both companies…
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One of Ireland’s most beloved donut brands, Offbeat Donuts, has taken a bold step forward in its national expansion — partnering with Circle K to debut three in-store scratch bakeries outside of Dublin and Cork. This move brings their signature patisserie-style donuts to M9 Kilcullen, M6 Athlone, and M11 Gorey — offering customers the full…
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Introduction When exploring donut franchise opportunities, two heritage brands often stand out: LaMar’s Donuts & Coffee and Daylight Donuts. Both have decades of history, loyal customer bases, and strong recognition in regional U.S. markets. But which franchise is the better fit for you? In this franchise battle, we compare LaMar’s vs Daylight Donuts across costs,…
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Duck Donuts, the U.S.-based customizable donut and coffee chain, has signed a master franchise agreement to launch operations in New Zealand, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy and the brand’s first major move since the departure of former CEO Betsy Hamm in January 2025. 🥯 New Zealand Entry Led by Veteran Franchisees…
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Introduction In franchising, fast growth is exciting — but sustainable growth is what lasts. The donut industry has many examples of rapid expansion that fizzled out due to poor planning. But Shipley Do-Nuts, founded in 1936 in Houston, Texas, has shown how strategic franchise planning can turn a regional bakery into one of America’s most…
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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…
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Introduction In today’s food industry, success often comes from spotting a trend and scaling it with the right franchise strategy. Mochinut, a brand that fuses Japanese mochi donuts with bold, Instagram-worthy appeal, shows how a startup can evolve into a thriving global franchise with expert support, operational efficiency, and a clear market identity. The Challenge…