General Donut Shop Questions
February 27, 2011 | 
Author Here are some more questions I have been recieving over the past several months.... I am going to do a posting once or twice a week of all the questions I have recieved.. Don't worry I will not post your name or give any identifying information.. If you don't want your questions published, let me know. You can click on the Ask A Question tab to ask your question.
Richard asks…
I gotta have some ideas to increase sales for my donut shop.. do you have any ideas? Especially around the holidays?
I was trying to ask this on the forums but was locked out for some reason and I have had no response from admin... I purchased an established donut business and would like to find out how to drum up business... and bring more attention to my shop... I would like to keep it clean since it is a family business and town..
John answers:
First I'd like to congratulate you on your donut business.. I should be asking you questions not hte other way around.. 
But how about having some holiday donut decorating classes, how to make donuts and the fillings that go in there... Have some special holiday only specials.. really decorate your store for the holidays.. Maybe you could do somethng for the kids as well.. like have a coloring contest with a prize from the store.. perhaps maybe even sponsor some senior or children's events at your store.. I know that a store (not donut) does that around my area and seem to be quite successful with it...
Linda asks…
I work for ( manager) for a donut shop and need some ideas?
I am trying ot think of things i can bake and sale for halloween i am going to try candy apples but is there anything else u think would be good or u would like to see in a donut shop???
John answers:
I would try anything with nuts and candy corn, add some orange color in there... always a hit..
Robert asks…
I am looking for a donut cutter in madrid?
John answers:
I don't think donuts are cut.
Maria asks…
I am a student and am looking to find out the percentage percent charged on gross sales by a franchise (for a donut shop)
I am doing research for school and am purchasing mock businesses... I chose to start a donut shop.. I am going to use your blog (with your permission) to get some ideas and mention in my assignment... thanks so much!!!
John answers:
That is very interesting... good luck on your project.. We still have a ways to go, but we are well educated (we feel) in the area of donuts.. To answer your question, not all franchises charge a percentage of sales..
I emailed you some links about franchising, specifically donuts, and yes you can use our blog in your research. Good luck!
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