early americans

What Was The First Doughnut Shop?

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Mrs Joralemon was a Dutch immigrant opened the first doughnut shop in NYC (1673). What was the first ever donut shop? In 1673, the first doughnut shop in the united states was opened by a Dutch woman named Mrs. Anna Joralemon, on Broadway (near Maiden Lane) in new york city When you do something that … Read more

What Is The Oldest Donut Chain?

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krispy kreme was the first donut brand to enact the concept of “doughnut theater.” This was really just a glass window where customers could view the donut production process, but it was an innovative idea (for the 1950’s). What is the first donut chain? In 1931, Levitt opened the first Mayflower Donuts shop in Times … Read more