First-Day Doughnut Doozy

Glazed Donut Works in Deep Ellum sells out on first day in 90 minutes

Raspberry doughnut from Glazed is a chocolate doughnut with raspberry glazeinfused with Chambord, whipped cream and a fresh raspberry.
Photo courtesy of Glazed Donut Works
Glazed Donut Works' lineup includes these perfectly appetizing vegan doughnuts.Come on, people!
Glazed Donut Works

Scenes from opening day at Glazed Donut Works, the new doughnut (NOT donut!) shop in Deep Ellum, whose first day of business was August 16:

A line that formed as soon as the store opened at 7 am, and that was about 12 deep by 7:30 am.
These words uttered from people in line: "I can't wait to post this on my blog." ... "This isn't even on Yelp yet?!" ... "OH MY GOD IT HAS BACON ON IT"
A staff that did not anticipate the fact that a line would begin forming as soon as the store opened at 7 am. One unfortunate guy was tasked with taking your order, filling your order and ringing it up.
At least two order-ers who said, "One of every kind but the vegan one." The vegan was a golden doughnut with a thick, pale glaze. But god forbid that a vegan item cross their lips, or that they possess the culinary and/or intellectual curiosity to try something not jacked up with cream or eggs.

By about 8:30 am, 90 minutes after opening, Glazed was sold out. They posted an apology on their Facebook page, promised to post Saturday's menu soon, and encouraged patrons to email darren@glazeddonutworks.com for advance orders.

"We are SHOCKED to have sold out completely in 90 minutes this morning," the Facebook post reads. "We produced over 500 donuts and simply never thought we would sell out."

Prices run from $1 to $4, with a menu that is heavy on fruit glazes, chocolate, and rich items like peanut butter. People seemed unfazed by the line. If anything, being in line validates your experience. If you're unsure on your own whether something is really good or not, then waiting in line is an affirmation that you've made the right decision.

Zoli's NY Pizza Tavern enjoyed a similar avalanche on its opening day. It is unquestionably a positive thing that people are willing to enthusiastically support a new independently held business. But is foodie mania taking over Dallas?

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Donatos Pizza debuts in Texas with first opening in Frisco

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Donatos Pizza

An anticipated pizza chain is about to make its Dallas debut: Donatos Pizza, the franchise famous for spreading its toppings to the very edge of the crust, will open its first location in Texas at 8990 Coit Rd. in Frisco.

According to a release, it'll open on November 12.

Donatos is so into its method of distributing toppings all the way to the edge that they have registered a phrase: Edge to Edge® pizza.

Their menu features more than a dozen varieties of pizza such as veggie, four cheese, and pepperoni with hot honey. Their signature crust is a thin-crust but they also offer thicker alternatives as well as a cauliflower crust. Pizzas come in a 7-inch individual and go all the way up to a 14-inch large. Prices range from $15 to $25.

Fans appreciate their better-than-average ingredients and describe it as more flavorful compared to other corporate pizza chains, with a crisp thin crust and generous toppings.

In addition to pizza, Donatos' menu includes oven-baked wings, sub sandwiches, including meatball and Italian cold cuts, plus appetizers and salads.

“Opening a Donatos Pizza location in Texas is a dream come true for us. As lifelong fans of Donatos, we’re thrilled to bring this beloved Ohio-based brand to the Frisco community,” said Casey Dennis, co-owner of Donatos Pizza Frisco. “We can’t wait for everyone to experience great pizza and join us for some fun at the grand opening on November 12th.”

Bringing Donatos to Frisco are two three natives of Ohio, all with a connection to Donatos: Dr. Rico Singleton, Casey Dennis, and Cameron Hopkins — all eager to share their long-time love of Donatos in their new home in Texas. They also share a brotherhood through Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., which emphasizes initiatives like Bigger and Better Business, reflecting their entrepreneurial spirit.

Singleton is a native of Zanesville, Ohio, with a background in Information Technology who has lived in Texas for 8 years. Dennis is from Columbus, has a degree in pharmacy, is lifelong friends with Singleton, and has also lived here for eight years. Hopkins is also a native of Columbus, with a background in software engineering and real estate investing and has lived here five years.

They're also opening another location in the Dallas area in Flower Mound, coming later this year.

“Bringing Donatos Pizza to Texas marks a historic milestone as we begin this exciting journey to expand the brand throughout the DFW area,” says Donatos President and CEO Kevin King. “We look forward to becoming an integral part of the Frisco community through our promise to serve the best pizza and make your day a little better.”

Donatos Pizza was founded in 1963 when Ohio State sophomore Jim Grote bought a small pizza shop in Columbus, Ohio, where the company is headquartered. At one point, Donatos was bought out by McDonald’s in 1999. By 2003, Grote bought it back.

Ther are currently 470-plus locations in 28 states. That includes 175 stores plus nearly 300 non-traditional locations nationwide, including select Red Robin restaurants.

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