Duck Donuts has announced a year of remarkable growth in 2023, breaking records with the opening of 23 domestic shops and 10 international locations. Additionally, the company has inked 34 domestic franchise agreements, poised to introduce an additional 50 shops in the near future.

The company’s 2023 shop openings included three new states: Colorado, Nevada and Massachusetts, and the opening of its first college campus location on Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Internationally, the company opened in Bangkok, Thailand; two shops and four mobile units in Egypt, including the country’s vibrant capital, Cairo; Doha, Qatar; Lahore, Pakistan; and Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. Regarding franchise agreements sold, the brand signed for locations in existing markets and to those interested in expanding to new states and countries including Connecticut, Wisconsin, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, Australia, and Northern Ireland.

“We’re thrilled by the overwhelming response and interest this past year from Duck Donuts’ guests as well as our newest franchise partners across the globe,” says Gary Hitterdal, Duck Donuts vice president of development. “The success of our franchise agreements and opening of new shops reflects the dedication of our team, power of our business model and the undying love our guests have for our unique, customizable donut experience.”

Duck Donuts has sets its sights on an ambitious expansion plan for 2024, anticipating the opening of an additional 35 domestic and 10 international locations.