Donut Connection

The Donut Connection Cooperative Corporation is a cooperative of baker-retailers who operate retail outlets for the sale of donuts and related food items. The Company operates as a purchasing cooperative, which means that Members purchase their goods at wholesale prices from the Company rather than from individual suppliers. As an association, the Company promotes the general welfare of its Members by providing services to them including supplying needed equipment and supplies to shops; negotiating volume discounts with suppliers; buying ingredients in bulk quantities for resale to shops; developing recipes, training programs, marketing materials and other resources for Member use; assisting with local zoning matters affecting Member businesses; publishing information about doughnut consumption trends in North America.

The Company has been in existence for over 25 years and during that time the industry of donut production and sales has changed dramatically. The industry of donuts is a highly competitive one with numerous producers and retailers. In order to be successful, the Company must adapt to these changes. The Company will continue to exist as a cooperative corporation and will work to provide Members with the resources they need in order to remain competitive in the industry. This will include access to new recipes, marketing materials, and other tools that will help shops sell more donuts.