US doughnut chain Duck Donuts to open first NZ stores in 2025

US doughnut chain Duck Donuts to open first NZ stores in 2025
The chain offers customisable doughnuts with various flavours and toppings. (Image: Facebook)
John Anthony
American made-to-order doughnut chain Duck Donuts is coming to New Zealand, with the first stores set to open in the Bay of Plenty in 2025.In a Facebook post this month, the US Embassy in NZ said Martin and Anita van der Velden had secured the master franchise rights for the brand.It said their agreement was facilitated by franchise brokers Iridium Partners and the US Commercial Service, a trade promotion arm of the US Department of Commerce.Past experienceThis month, an article posted on Iridium’s website said Martin van der Velden had f...

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