How do doughnut shops stay in business?

You'll need an edge (even though donuts don't have one -because they're round) Maybe you can deliver - The Donut Man Delivers to businesses, shops, worksites, ... How do doughnut shops stay in business? ... Besides the school business, I can only imagine the sales they do to the parents who take donuts to work etc! read more

Most small doughnut shops do not survive, even large shops like Krispy Kreme had to pull out of Hong Kong entirely, we don't have Mister Doughnut either. The key to survival is catering events, or providing doughnuts and coffee for such events. If there is no culture of having doughnuts and coffee in your market, you are doomed. read more

Donut shops have excellent margins, because the pastry sells as a standalone product. So making money in the donut business is entirely possible. Creative recipes, marketing and a low overhead business model can drive revenue in this business. read more

Diverse range of products. It may be "Dunkin Donuts" but they sell coffee, fruit drinks, teas, sandwiches, and more, in addition to donuts. Other donut shops do the same to stay in business. read more