Top Donut Consumers in the World
Canadians eat more doughnuts than any other country’s citizens. Per capita, Canadians eat the most doughnuts compared to all world countries. The large number of Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada (over 4,600) significantly contributes to this consumption rate.
Popular Donut Flavors
- Glazed donuts took top honors, with 36 percent of the vote according to Google users.
- Second place went to Boston cream, followed by jelly-filled, sprinkles, powdered and twist.
Donut Industry Insights
Dunkin’ Brands Group operates more than 17,400 points of distribution in nearly 60 countries worldwide, including 10,400 Dunkin’ Donuts and 7,000 Baskin-Robbins. The Krispy Kreme hot Original Glazed® doughnut can be found in 22 countries, and the company operates 773 stores.
Donut Statistics
Every year an estimated 10 billion donuts are sold in the United States. However, at 1 billion donuts a year, per capita, Canadians eat even more.
In 2022, the Lake James location set a Guinness World Record for the most freshly baked donuts sold in eight hours, 8,558 donuts. Jelly Doughnuts are typically round without a hole in the middle, generally leavened with yeast.
Yeast Doughnuts are also known as "raised doughnuts" with yeast creating air pockets when frying the batter resulting in their signature light and airy texture.
Today, Dunkin’ Donuts is the second largest coffee shop and cafe chain in the US, only after Starbucks, with nearly $10.5 billion in annual sales. It offers a wide range of products, including coffees, beverages, snacks, ice cream, sandwiches, and healthy menu items.
Market Potential in Donut Industry
The donut industry holds potential, a magnet for those who seek substantial returns. It’s an industry seeing steady growth, enticing for both old hands and emerging entrepreneurs seeking opportunities.