The hip and successful Donut Bar in downtown San Diego is ready to leverage it’s success by opening franchises in Southern California.
The company announced this week it is seeking “talented, passionate individuals” to be owner-operators in Southern California and eventually beyond.
“When I started Donut Bar I had one goal: to make the very best donuts I personally could,” said chef and owner Santiago Campa. “I knew I wanted to open my very own bakery, and I always had an unusual fascination with the simplicity of a donut. Donuts are literally my life!”
Campa, who got his start as a pastry chef working at the Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton, said Donut Bar will provide business owners with award-winning recipes plus comprehensive operations and marketing support.
“We will show franchise owners how we hand-craft our donuts in small batches, using fresh, top-quality ingredients,” said Campa. “At the heart of everything we do is artisan-level craftsmanship and care for the donuts we make and share every day.”
Donut Bar has been named among the best and tastiest donuts in America by Food Network and Thrillist. Campa and co-founder Wendy Bartels opened the original San Diego location in 2013, and they have since expanded to locations in Las Vegas and the San Diego International Airport.
“It’s time to bring our vision, drive, and passion about our brand to more locales,” said Campa, adding that the market for high-end, artisan donut shops is relatively untapped.
Donut Bar serves guests daily from 7 a.m. (8 a.m. on weekends) until the made-from-scratch donuts are sold out.
