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Mad Over Donuts has launched 'The Dubai Viral Chocolate Donut', a rich and luscious confection prepared only in-store and upon request. A delicious pistachio kunafa paste inside, a smooth chocolate glaze, and pistachio flakes on top give this delicious donut an addictive crunch with each bite.

Mad Over Donuts was established in 2008 and has since expanded from a single location in New Delhi to more than 150 locations around India. The brand has established a space for itself in the cutthroat donut market by emphasizing premium ingredients and creative flavors. It now serves over 10 million customers and is well-known for its high-quality, vegetarian donuts. The Dubai Viral Chocolate Donut is available for a limited time only. 

Tarak Bhattacharya, Executive Director & CEO of Mad Over Donuts, shares his enthusiasm: “At Mad Over Donuts, we’re all about exploring new flavors and creating experiences that bring people together. We wanted to bring the excitement of Dubai’s viral chocolate experience to our customers in a way only MOD can. This donut is a celebration of rich flavors and textures—crafted fresh, made to order, and available exclusively in our stores.”

Say hello to your new donut destinations, as Mad Over Donuts (MOD) opens their new outlet in Kharadi, Pune.

The same cozy and welcoming atmosphere that has made MOD a household name will be available at the new store in Kharadi. Along with more than 24 different types of donuts, customers may also have coffee, bubble tea, brownies, bites, and much more on the varied menu. As a 100% eggless brand, Mad Over Donuts maintains its reputation for quality and creativity.

Tarak Bhattacharya, Executive Director and CEO of Mad Over Donuts, stated, “At MOD, our goal is to create joyful experiences for our customers through our delicious treats and friendly service. The opening of our new stores in Kharadi is a step forward in making our circle of happiness more accessible for everyone. We are excited to welcome new customers and look forward to spreading happiness one donut at a time.”

Mumbai-based Love and Cheesecake has just launched a luxurious new range of premium donuts.

Available in 6 tempting flavours, the new range of donuts are made with the same high-quality ingredients and attention to detail that the brand puts into their renowned cheesecakes.

“At Love and Cheesecake, we have always been driven by the desire to create the most delicious and unique desserts for our customers. While brainstorming new menu items, we were struck by the idea of incorporating donuts into our offerings. I have always loved the classic combination of donuts and coffee, and I knew that our team could put a unique spin on this traditional pairing,” shared Ruchyeta Bhatia, Co-founder, Love and Cheesecake. 

The new range of donuts include; The Vanilla Custard Donuts, The Belgian Chocolate Donuts, The Double Chocolate Donuts to name a few. The best part? All the donuts are eggless. 

Love and Cheesecake has been serving excellent quality baked goods for over a decade and is very well-known for its cheesecake range. What started off as a 200 sq. ft experimental kitchen in 2012 has today grown into one of Mumbai’s finest dessert destinations, patronized by actors, celebrities, industrialists and media professionals.

The new donut range is available for purchase at all 23 Love & Cheesecake's cafes across Mumbai, Delhi NCR & Pune, as well as through its online store.

Mad over Donuts and The Laughing Cow are partnering to launch The Laughing Cow cheese savoury donuts.

In the savoury range, Mad over Donuts has introduced Mama Mia, Pizza Paradise and Creamy Pesto.

These delectable donuts are made with the delicious The Laughing Cow cheese.

“Indians are known for their spice tolerance as well as their love for desserts, across the world. By introducing savoury donuts, we’re combining the two and offering an exclusive blend of flavors for the flavorful people of India. Besides, we’re thrilled to have joined hands with the delicious cheese brand, The Laughing Cow on this innovative launch. Furthermore, we can’t wait for our customers to give this a try and relish on our appetizing snacks,” said Tarak Bhattacharya, Executive Director – Mad Over Donuts.

The Laughing Cow is the world’s leading cheese brand with a rich legacy of more than 100 years with iconic products that are loved by millions of consumers.

“The Laughing Cow Cheese is an iconic global brand from Bel. We are committed to providing accessible, delicious, and nutritious products in line with philosophy of ‘for all for good’. Our unique portfolio of products addresses the different needs of consumers. We have a vision to build and grow the nascent cheese category in India through breakthrough innovation. It is amazing to associate with Mad over Donuts, India’s leading donut player, to introduce one-of-a-kind cheese donuts for the first time in India,” shared Alamjit Singh Sekhon, Commercial Director of Bel, India.

Founded in 2008, Mad Over Donuts, currently has 50 stores in India and plans to grow to 200 stores in the next 5 years.

American multinational coffee and doughnut chain Dunkin’ Donuts is opening its first drive-thru only location.

Located at Conway, South Carolina, the store is set to open early this month as per a report in MyHorryNews.

The Dunkin' On-the-Go store, owned by franchisee Dave Staley, also serves walk-up customers.

"A Dunkin' On-the-Go is a drive-thru and walk-up location only, allowing guests to run on Dunkin' faster and more conveniently than ever before," Lindsay Haynie, a Dunkin' spokesperson, told the news outlet.

The outlet will have complete Dunkin menu and a wide array of will still feature of seasonal delicacies.

"Whether guests are traveling to the beach from Eastern North Carolina or running errands around town, this location makes it easy to pull in, order their favorite cup of coffee and get back on their way without ever leaving their car," she added.

Donut-chain Krispy Kreme has introdcued Let It Snow collection, enabling fans to experience the joy of the season with an assist from Santa and some snowy friends.

The Charlotte-based chain has come-up with three new holiday doughnuts join returning seasonal classics beginning Nov 26 along with free doughnut and coffee Black Friday offer and popular Day of the Dozens on Dec 12.

“There’s nothing like the season’s first snow to say the holiday season is here,” said Dave Skena, Chief Marketing Officer for Krispy Kreme by adding that this year they’re tapping into the anticipation of wintry, holiday fun with their snowy holiday collection.

In addition to the Let It Snow collection, Krispy Kreme is offering a free Original Glazed doughnut and free small brewed coffee on Black Friday, Nov. 26. The offer is valid in Krispy Kreme shops and drive-thrus.

Fans can also participate in Krispy Kreme’s annual “Day of the Dozens” on 12/12, enjoying and sharing an Original Glazed dozen for just $1 with the purchase of any dozen. ​

Krispy Kreme operates in over 30 countries through its unique network of doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing e-Commerce and delivery business.

Attention donut lover! Beginning Sept. 1, McDonald’s is adding delicious bites of joy to the McCafé Bakery line-up with a new Glazed Pull Apart Donut, available for a limited time at participating restaurants across US.

Popping up just in time for Fall, the light and airy Glazed Pull Apart Donut is a unique twist on a classic donut that fans are sure to love. Coated in a delightful, sweet glaze, the tear apart bites make it both shareable (if you’re into that) and perfect for enjoying throughout the day.

You can start your morning by dunking your bites into a McCafé Premium Roast Coffee or treat yourself to an afternoon pick-me-up... like all our bakery items, the Glazed Pull Apart Donut is available all day long. 

“Our Glazed Pull Apart Donut is the first limited-edition offering to join McCafé Bakery. In 2020, we introduced our Bakery line with three delectable treats—the Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll—which became instant fan-favorites. The McCafe Bakery lineup joins our full breakfast menu. From the introduction of the Egg McMuffin in 1971, to Breakfast Burritos (1991) and McGriddles (2003), McDonald’s has been a leader at breakfast for nearly 50 years,” shared the statement.

The Glazed Pull Apart Donut is available in-restaurant or via the Drive Thru, directly on the McDonald’s App with Mobile Order and Pay or delivered to your front door through McDelivery.

And don’t forget to sign up for MyMcDonald’s Rewards* to earn points on every dollar you spend at McDonald’s—unlocking free, craveable favorites across the menu.

Mad Over Donuts’ has partnered with Eros International's upcoming multilingual film ‘Haathi Mere Saathi' and 'Kaadan'.

The adventure drama Haathi Mere Saathi/ Kaadan/Aranya, presented by Eros International and produced by Eros Motion Pictures, will release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu respectively on March 26, 2021.

As part of this partnership, a limited-edition donut paying tribute to the 'HAATHI’, a key element of the movie has been curated to celebrate the film that directs the spotlight on not just the gentle giants, elephants, but also conservation and ecologically balanced progress.

The special donut is filled with dark chocolate ganache, topped with dark chocolate and colorful sprinkles and to finish it up the cutest elephant design on the top completes the wholesome experience.

Mad Over Donuts with this Limited Edition Launch also brings fans an opportunity to personally meet Rana Daggubati in Mumbai on 20^th March, who headlines the film. All you have to do is visit the Mad Over Donuts social media pages and participate in the contest. The winner gets a chance to meet the Haathi Mere Saathi/Kaadan star.

“We are always excited to join hands with partners that our patrons would enjoy being with too. We are delighted to join hands with this film that promises a larger-than-life experience and takes viewers into the fascinating world of an Indian forest and see how passionately one-man battles for his home and his friends, the elephants,” said Tarak Bhattacharya, Executive Director, at Mad Over Donuts.

These special themed donuts will be available from 19th March 2021 to 4th April 2021 both in-stores and on delivery through www.moddelivery.com, Swiggy and Zomato.

Mad Over Donuts has decided to revamp and reintroduce itself to its customers.

Initially positioned to offer an affordable indulgence, the brand’s new focus will be to become a part of all celebrations and joyful occasions, no matter the size.

Mad Over Donuts will now position itself as a lifestyle brand in the treats and confectionaries category.

Their refreshing new avatar will be symbolized by a new logo with a modern design and cleaner lines yet encompasses the values which the brand was built on. 

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The brand has also extended its colour palette to feature brighter, fun colours such as orange, yellow, purple, teal, and pink, which will emphasize their core ethos of Fun, Flavour and Freshness.

With its new digital marketing strategy, Mad Over Donuts wants to stay connected with its customers via an omni-channel approach, in addition to launching new stores across India.

The brand is ensuring that customer safety is pivotal during these trying times, which is ensured by daily monitoring of hygiene practices across all the outlets.

The donut giant is also taking all the required measures to ensure cashless, digital transactions for better and safer customer experience.

They have partnered with DotPe to power their own QR code-based ordering experience, which has been well received by patrons.

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They have also partnered with Café Coffee Day and Rebel Foods for its expansion plans across India.

During the lockdown, Mad Over Donuts also forayed into the cloud kitchen mode of operations by adding 12 brand new kitchen spaces in Bangalore.

“Our new look – be it the new logo, revamping the look and feel of our outlets, and introducing a new & exciting menu and packaging options is all about becoming synonymous with enjoyment and celebration even for the smallest of reasons,” shared Tarak Bhattacharya, CEO, Mad Over Donuts.

With a new look and old favourites, Mad Over Donuts promises to continue serving up happiness.

Duck Donuts will provide a vegan cake-based donut option for the first time ever. The chain will permanently include the new item to its menu at Orange County, California locations in Huntington Beach and Irvine.

Russ DiGilio, Founder and CEO, Duck Donuts, said, “As the US vegan consumer industry continues to rise, so does the demand for an accessible and tasty vegan product. After much research, trial and error, and in-store testing, we are ready to launch our first alternative donut base option, allowing us to reach a new audience of customers who can now enjoy our warm, delicious donuts, in the same unique, made-to-order atmosphere.”

The new vegan cake-based donut can be customized with a variety of vegan-friendly coatings, toppings, and drizzles.

Gary Kopel, Orange County franchisee, stated, “Since we opened in 2018, we have received many requests from customers for a vegan donut, which speaks to the consumer demand and lifestyle preference of those in Orange County. We are very excited to be the first Duck Donuts market to expand our product offering with the introduction of our new vegan donut.”

Duck Donuts, one of America’s fastest growing donut franchise companies, has signed two master franchise agreements, with locations set to launch in the countries of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the next several years. The move is part of the continuation of the brand’s international expansion.

Anjal Arabia Trading & Contracting Co will be opening 10 locations throughout Saudi Arabia over the next five years. The first Duck Donuts location, likely to open early 2020, will be in the country’s capital, Riyadh.

Gold Peak Coffee Shop LLC has also inked a master franchise agreement to sub franchise and bring Duck Donuts locations to the UAE, with the first store planned for the city of Dubai.

Russ DiGilio, Founder and CEO, Duck Donuts, said, “We are delighted to enter into this relationship with Anjal Arabia Trading & Contracting Co. and Gold Peak Coffee Shop LLC, expanding our Duck Donuts brand to countries that demonstrate a strong family culture and enjoyment for coffee and sweets.”

“Through this master franchise agreement, we believe this will continue to generate interest in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), giving us the opportunity to further enhance the Duck Donuts presence in the Middle East,” DiGilio added.

Mohammed Alshehri, Duck Donuts Kingdom of Saudi Arabia General Manager, stated, “We believe in the idea that a visit to Duck Donuts is about having a unique experience in addition to consuming an excellent quality product. The fact that the donuts are made to order in front of you makes them the ultimate in freshness and deliciousness.”

Mohammed Albaqami, Duck Donuts Master Franchisee of UAE, further added, “We love the always fresh and customizable approach. This will be a totally new concept for the Saudi and UAE consumer and one we’re sure will become a major success within the region as well as a chief competitor in the donut and coffee industry.”

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Krispy Kreme has been named 2018’s Brand of the Year for the coffee shop category in the well-respected Harris Poll’s 30th annual EquiTrend study, topping more coffee-oriented competitors Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts. The coffee shop brand is famous for its fresh doughnuts more than anything else.

Several other food and drink categories were included in the poll: burger restaurant (Five Guys Burgers and Fries), casual dining restaurant (a tie between The Cheesecake Factory and Texas Roadhouse), ice cream and fro-yo shop (Ben & Jerry’s), Mexican restaurant (Taco Bell), pizza chain (Blaze Pizza), and sandwich shop (a tie between Panera and Subway). It was a bit (but not too much) of a surprise to see Taco Bell overtake Chipotle, and to see the comparatively small Blaze Pizza claim a spot above the big players like Domino’s and Pizza Hut.

This movement towards trusting the smaller brands more than the big ones represents a larger trend among consumers on the whole. “This is actually a time when being ‘big’ is code for being the establishment. As private label and the popularity of craft products rises, brands are now differentiated on their values, personal connection and their ability to build community,” CEO John Gerzema said in a release.

The annual study, which includes more than 3,000 brands across 300 categories ranging from life insurance and luxury automotive to mid-market hotel and TV network, asked more than 77,000 consumers to rate randomly selected brands for familiarity, quality, and purchase consideration.

These polls, like our recent ranking of America’s 35 favorite pizza chains, can sometimes yield surprising resultsKrispy Kreme is more closely associated with its fresh doughnuts than anything else, so it came as something of a surprise to learn that it’s been named 2018’s Brand of the Year for the coffee shop category in the well-respected Harris Poll’s 30th annual EquiTrend study, topping more coffee-oriented competitors Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and JAB Beech Inc has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which JAB Beech will acquire Krispy Kreme for $21 per share in cash, or a total equity value of approximately $1.35 billion.

The agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Krispy Kreme’s Board of Directors, represents a premium of approximately 25 per cent over the Company’s closing stock price on May 6, 2016.

At the close of the transaction, Krispy Kreme will be privately owned and will continue to be independently operated from Krispy Kreme’s current headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C.

“For nearly 80 years, our iconic brand has been touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme. This transaction puts us in the best possible position to continue to spread that joy to a growing number of people around the world while delivering significant value to Krispy Kreme shareholders. I am confident the JAB team is the right partner with whom to continue building upon our incredible legacy,” shared Jim Morgan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Krispy Kreme.

However, the transaction is not subject to a financing condition and is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory and shareholder approvals.

“We look forward to working with JAB to continue bringing the joy that is Krispy Kreme to a growing number of customers. Together with our talented team and our passionate franchisees, we will continue to build on the Krispy Kreme culture, values and commitment to our customers and guests,” added Tony Thompson, CEO of Krispy Kreme.

Commenting on the association, Peter Harf, Senior Partner at JAB, said, “We are thrilled to have such an iconic brand as Krispy Kreme joining the JAB portfolio. This is yet another example of our commitment to investing in extraordinary brands with significant growth prospects. We feel strongly that Krispy Kreme will benefit greatly from our long-term focus and support for management’s vision in building on the legacy of this exciting brand as an independent standalone entity.”

The Triple Thursday offer at Mad Over Donuts is back on popular demand by customers.

The Singaporean donut chain, is offering buy three and get three donuts for free every Thursday. The customers can choose from their favorite flavors including Choco Bomb, Double Trouble, Dark Knight amongst others or simply pick the classic My Original Donut. The Triple Thursdays’ buy 3 & get 3 free offer is valid across all Mad Over Donuts stores in the Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune and Bengaluru except Airport Kiosks. The offer is valid until 28th May 2015.