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Parlor Doughnuts: From Humble Beginnings to Nationwide Expansion

Written by Hubspot User | Nov 9, 2023 1:00:00 PM

Parlor Doughnuts’ delicious journey began right here in Evansville, Indiana

What started as a small, craft doughnut and coffee shop in Downtown Evansville, Indiana, has now become a national chain with shops across the country, and more on the way. Since 2019, Parlour Doughnuts has rapidly grown into a wildly successful and super-sweet business enjoyed by people of all ages.

Founded by Darrick Hayden in partnership with Josh Tudela, the first Parlor Doughnuts shop opened in Evansville, Indiana in February 2019. Owners and staff were immediately thrilled with the amount of support they received. The shop was flooded with people, lines stretched out the door and down the sidewalk for months. Noticing the popularity, a second shop was opened less than a year later at 301 North Green River Road in Evansville. Since then, this humble little doughnut shop has become the cream of the crop.