As if the fact that it is Friday isn’t reason enough to be happy, the odd-holiday gods have given us another reason to be happy: it’s National Doughnut Day. The delicious fried dough treat is thought to have been enjoyed during prehistoric times, while the first known recipe dates back to the mid-19th century according to this site. And while there is debate over how the breakfast treat got its name and its shape, everyone agrees they are a tasty way to start the day.
Homer Simpson, the popular cartoon father, realizes that doughnuts are a special food. They are economical (you can buy a dozen cheap), they travel well (if you don’t mind the crumbs), and come in many tasty variation (glazed, cake, filled, etc.). With so many options there is sure to be one to please every customer. And customers love their doughnuts; a recent message board post on the best doughnuts had over 100 pages of postings. Also, search the word doughnut and you are sure to come across tons of articles listing the best places to find the fried wonders (like this article from MSN) . The blogging world has even jumped on the doughnut bandwagon with tons of blogs marking the holiday (like this one and this one).
Doughnuts are a great addition to your bakery and breakfast menus. They are a popular treat that sells well, looks great on display, and makes your store smell great. Serv-U has all the supplies you need to make, display, and sell doughnuts in your store, just call your representative today. And don’t forget to enjoy National Doughnut Day. As Homer would say, mmmm doughnuts.
