Duck Donuts set to open in Florence (2024)

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FLORENCE — Another sweet treat spot is coming to Florence.

Duck Donuts will host a soft opening and grand opening at its Celebration Boulevard location in southwestern Florence. The doughnut shop is the latest in a monthslong string of openings in the area.

The North Carolina-born chain is known for fresh, customizable doughnuts. It’ll be the first in Florence, joining seven others in South Carolina.

“We love our Florence community, the amazing people and there are so many opportunities to integrate ourselves,” Owner Deep Patel said. “We are thrilled to open the doors of Duck Donuts Florence and serve you warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. Thank you for welcoming us with open arms, it means a lot.”

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Adventurous doughnut lovers can mix and match their own creations. Choose from coatings such as maple icing or lemon icing, toppings such as bacon or streusel, and drizzles such as marshmallow and peanut butter.

Duck Donuts offers menu staples for those who aren’t sure what combination to try. Regular menu items include flavors such as chocolate covered strawberry, blueberry pancake and maple bacon.

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If customers are looking for something to help curb summer heat, they can choose from a variety of ice cream doughnut sundaes and coffees such as lattes and cold brews.

Those looking for a savory bite can order a variety of sandwiches.

Each sandwich uses doughnuts in place of buns and are filled with breakfast staples such as bacon, sausage, egg and cheese.

Customers can get a sneak peek at Duck Donuts’ offerings at its soft opening at 6 a.m. June 7

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Duck Donuts’ grand opening is 7 a.m., June 8.

The first customer in line at each opening will receive one free dozen doughnuts each month for a year. The first 25 guests will receive two dozen doughnuts and a coffee bucket for future use, according to a press release.

A variety of other giveaways are planned.

Duck Donuts isn’t the only new option in Florence.

The doughnut shop is joining a slew of new restaurants in the area which serve anything from macaroni bowls to margaritas.

Most recently, a new Dunkin‘ location opened off Pamplico Highway. The coffee and doughnut shop launched in late May.

Slim Chickens, a chicken restaurant known for sauces and sides, opened on Pamplico Highway in early April. It offers both drive-thru or in-store dining options.

El Dos Agaves, a sit-down Mexican restaurant, opened less than a mile from Slim Chickens in mid-April.

The Peach Cobbler Factory, another dessert hot spot that serves cobbler, pudding and cinnamon rolls, opened in November 2023.

Duck Donuts is located at 1360 Celebration Boulevard in Florence. It will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, according to its website. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Duck Donuts set to open in Florence (2024)

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How much does it cost to open a Duck Donuts? ›

The cost of opening a Duck Donuts ranges from $496,650 - $705,000** including tenant allowance for a single unit. **See item 7 of our current FDD or visit our investment page for additional details.

How many locations does Duck Donuts? ›

Duck Donuts is an American doughnut shop chain based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Duck Donuts was founded in 2006 in Duck, North Carolina, by Russ DiGilio and Robin Griffith, and has since expanded to over 100 locations in the United States (as of November 2022).

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There, Founder Russ DiGilio and his family would enjoy relaxing and fun vacations. But something was missing – there was no place to get that sweet staple of happiness – a warm, fresh donut! So, they decided to create their own which led to the first Duck Donuts opening in 2007.

Is owning a donut shop profitable? ›

Independent donut shops often have a loyal customer base and a unique product offering. These shops generally make between $250,000 and $500,000 in annual revenue. However, the revenue can vary significantly based on the shop's location, size, and popularity.

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If you're interested in owning a Krispy Kreme franchise, here's what to know aboutKrispy Kreme's initial financial requirements. The Krispy Kreme franchise costs include the following: Initial Franchise Fee: $12,500 - $25,000. Initial Investment Range: $275,000 - $1,911,250.

Is there duck fat in Duck Donuts? ›

Tender shreds of duck confit, mixed with a dab of sour cherry compote for sweetness, comprise the filling. Finally, the doughnuts are fried in duck fat, which bestows a crispness and an extra hint of gamy savor.

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To know whether or not you'll like Duck Donuts, you have to understand the different types of donuts: cake, yeasted (light and puffy), old-fashioned (sour cream or buttermilk yields a craggy, crusty exterior) or eggy crullers (delicate, almost pull-apart texture). Duck Donuts only has cake donuts.

What makes Duck Donuts so special? ›

At Duck Donuts, we're all about warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. We believe that each ring should be made fresh when you walk through the door. We believe that coatings should be dipped, drizzled and topped just the way you like them, every time. We believe in choices.

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“They're so fresh you don't even need to refrigerate them for the next day,” says Keith Exton who's the new owner of all four Duck Donuts locations on the Outer Banks.

Why is it called Duck Donuts? ›

Where did Duck Donuts get its name? Duck Donuts got its name from the charming, family-friendly northern Outer Banks town of Duck, North Carolina. One of our first shops to open there in 2007.

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Duck Donuts first opened in Duck and Kitty Hawk, NC on the Outer Banks. What started as a fun concept has now turned into a world known, award-winning brand with a product that gets everyone excited. Our first franchise location was in Williamsburg, VA in 2013.

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Duck Donuts was recently recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Favorite Restaurant Chains 2022, presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on November 30 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek's website.

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Donut Media was founded in 2015 by Matt Levin, a former product head at AwesomenessTV, Ben Conrad and Nick Moceri.

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There are also costs related to investment in the real estate costs, construction, equipment, and setup of your Dunkin' Donuts franchise location. The costs related to the total investment, or initial investment, in needing to set up your location are estimated to range between $100,000 and $1,700,000.

How much does it cost to make a single donut? ›

The cost to make one donut is , on average, only $0.12. Talk about an opportunity to make some serious dough! Restaurants should prepare to spend anywhere from $5,000 to $25,000 on monthly food costs , or about 30% of their revenue on food items and supplies .

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Look at these tasty profits...

Let's say you placed your machine in a good traffic location and operated at full speed for 2 hours, selling all the mini-donuts you produced. As much as 95% profit - that's over $500.00 per hour possible!

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The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single unit Hurts Donut franchise ranges from $502,000 to $974,000. This includes $75,000 $109,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

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