Overview of Donut Facts
- New England dominated the study, with the top seven cities being located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut.
- Providence took the crown for most donut shops per resident, with a whopping 23.25 donut shops per 100K residents.
- Glazed donuts emerged as the reigning champions in a whopping 15 states.
- In the United States alone, about 10 billion doughnuts are made every year, with only 1.1 billion by Krispy Kreme.
Largest Donut Chain in the US
Dunkin’ Donuts is the largest donut chain, with 11,000 stores in 33 countries. Originally named Kettle Donuts, it opened in 1948 and by 1950 adopted the name Dunkin’ Donuts as it was sold as franchises.
Donut Consumption Patterns
- Per capita, Canadians eat the most doughnuts compared to all world countries.
- The large number of Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada (over 4,600) significantly contributes to this consumption rate.
Popular Donut Varieties
- Glazed donuts: Took top honors, with 36 percent of the vote.
- Second place went to Boston cream, followed by jelly-filled, sprinkles, powdered, and twist.
Donut Pricing and Deals
- A dozen original glazed at Krispy Kreme typically costs around $8.
- 12 specialty doughnuts typically raise the price by a few bucks. The “Day of the Dozens” deal limits two per customer.
Los Angeles Donut Scene
- L.A. became the country’s epicenter of donut culture when Cambodian immigrants built up an industry around the iconic American treat in the state.
Most Popular Donuts
According to Google users, glazed donuts are considered the most popular donut in the U.S.