Offbeat Donuts make huge partnership announcement for Irish fans as they launch in major chain stores
The hugely successful
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Three new locations have been announced
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The Irish owned business is now expanding out of Dublin and Cork
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As a result, 30 new
The new bakeries are now open at prime Circle K locations in M9
These locations are now the first where Offbeat Donuts are available outside of
And the teams are introducing a brand new interactive concept.
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The 'scratch bakeries' will allow customers to enjoy the full Offbeat experience.
They can watch donuts being baked, topped, and decorated fresh on-site throughout the day.
This promises to bring Offbeat's signature range of patisserie-style
Each new bakery will create over 10 jobs locally, bringing Offbeat Donut's total workforce across Ireland to 160.
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Co-Founder of Offbeat Donuts, Brian O'Casey, said: 'We are very excited about this opportunity to work with Circle K to bring this new scratch donut bakery concept to market.
"It showcases what Offbeat Donuts does best – local, artisan, in-store scratch baking with the finishing and topping of the donuts on-site.
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"You can see consumers engaging with the baking process and getting excited when they see their favourite donuts being made in front of them.
"It's also fantastic to see Offbeat opening in locations across Ireland outside of Dublin and
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The new openings show a strong expansion outside of the brand's Dublin and Cork base.
FANTASTIC EXPANSION
Speaking about the partnerships, Managing Director of Circle K Ireland, Ciara Foxton, said: 'We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Offbeat Donuts, with three scratch bakeries opening at Circle K M9 Kilcullen, M6 Athlone, and M11 Gorey.
"We're proud to play a part in Offbeat Donuts' expansion outside Dublin and Cork and in the process, helping to create thirty new jobs for their business.
'This partnership not only builds on Circle K's expansive food offering but also reinforces our commitment to supporting Irish businesses and communities nationwide, which is a fantastic follow-on from our recent Guaranteed Irish accreditation.'
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The 100 per cent, Irish owned business was founded by Brian and Sandra O'Casey, who opened their first bakery at Pearse Station, Westland Row in May 2016.
The brand is now one of Ireland's most beloved donut destinations, competing with international giants like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts.
There are twelve Offbeat locations in Dublin, three in Cork, and now bakeries in Athlone, Kilcullen, and Gorey.
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The new locations will create 30 jobs
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