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title: "Duck Donuts® Continues International Growth with Canadian Expansion"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/8a1a1ae0-8bbb-4cec-9952-0a9ff0638c51
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210629_duck_donuts_continues_international_growth_with_canadian_expansion.html
category: "Bakery & breakfast"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Bakery & breakfast"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2021-06-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:25:14.863Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Duck Donuts® Continues International Growth with Canadian Expansion

**TL;DR:** Duck Donuts continues its international growth with a multi-unit franchise agreement in Canada, with the first location set to open in Burlington, Ontario. The company operates in 105 locations, including an international location in Dubai, UAE, and is set to open its first location in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in summer 2021.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-06-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210629_duck_donuts_continues_international_growth_with_canadian_expansion.html).*

## Story

2651754 Ontario Inc. is set to open three locations throughout Ontario over the next four years. The first location, which is already in development, is expected to open late 2021in Burlington, Ontario. The shop will be locally owned and operated by husband and wife duo Diana and Stuart Reid.

"International expansion is a key component in our growth strategy and we are delighted to finally have the opportunity to introduce and share our warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts with our neighbors to the north," said Betsy Hamm, Duck Donuts CEO.

Prior to joining the Duck Donuts family, Diana Reid was a lawyer for two decades. Stuart Reid is a registered massage therapist and is highly involved with a local martial arts organization. Together, they enjoy spending time with their donut-loving teenage sons.

“Per capita, Canadians eat more donuts than any other nation,” said Diana Reid. “Donuts have been part of Canadian family celebrations, workplace meetings, social gatherings and coffee break routines for generations. We are extremely thrilled to be able to offer warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts to Canadian families to experience and enjoy.”

Currently, Duck Donuts operates in 105 locations, including an international location in Dubai, UAE. The company’s first location in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to open summer 2021.

Duck Donuts specializes in warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts. Customers can choose from a variety of topping combinations, including traditional favorites such as chocolate icing with sprinkles and more adventurous creations such as maple icing with bacon. The family-friendly stores offer a viewing area where children and adults alike can watch their donuts being made. Duck Donuts also sells coffee, espresso, donut breakfast sandwiches, donut sundaes, and offers online ordering and delivery in many locations.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- international expansion (topic)
- canada (location)
- qsr industry (topic)
- Duck Donuts (company)
- multi-unit agreement (topic)
- canadian market (topic)
- Betsy Hamm (person)
- Burlington, Ontario (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210629_duck_donuts_continues_international_growth_with_canadian_expansion.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/8a1a1ae0-8bbb-4cec-9952-0a9ff0638c51).