Randy's Donuts to open first location in Northern California
Randy's Donuts, L.A.'s iconic donut chain, is set to open its first location in Northern California.
The expansion is a part of a four-store agreement signed by Sweet Rings LLC, a franchise group led by Adeel Siddiqui, according to a news release. The four locations will serve the county of Santa Clara, including the City of Fremont (north and east), and extend west and north to Redwood City.
'We are excited to officially welcome Sweet Rings LLC to the Randy's Donuts family,' Mark Kelegian, owner of Randy's Donuts, said in a statement. 'With their deep ties to the community and passion for quality, we are confident Sweet Rings LLC will deliver the incredible Randy's experience Northern California has been waiting for.'
Founded in 1952 and best known for the 32-foot rooftop donut at its original Inglewood location, Randy's Donuts offers more than 60 varieties of classic, deluxe, fancy and premium donuts, along with Randy's Rounds—the chain's oversized take on a donut hole.
Randy's Donuts has locations across Los Angeles and Orange counties, as well as in San Diego, Las Vegas, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, and Saudi Arabia
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