ADDISON, IL — Clyde’s Donuts, a leading supplier of donuts to in-store bakeries and foodservice providers nationwide, announced today its expansion into a new, state-of-the art manufacturing facility in 2022. As part of its continued growth, the company’s second facility will provide additional donut capacity and quality careers for hundreds of workers.
“During the unprecedented last couple years, it’s clear that consumers continue to love donuts, though a lack of supply has really strained the marketplace,” said Kim Bickford, CEO of Clyde’s Donuts. “We are so thankful for our employees, who have worked tirelessly through these times, and our customers, who have shown great patience as we made plans to ensure many more delicious donuts for years to come.”
Clyde’s plans to invest roughly $50 million over the next 10 years on the second facility, including adding nearly 200 jobs to the local economy. After an exhaustive search, the company selected nearby Glendale Heights, IL, as the location of its roughly 150,000-sq-ft. facility.
“Our strong, central Midwest presence will allow us to continue to provide a stable supply for our loyal customers,” Bickford added. The company expects the expansion to be complete in mid- to late- 2022.
According to Steve Carlson, VP of sales at Clyde’s Donuts, the company’s focus is always on listening to its customers’ needs and supporting their continued growth.
“During the unprecedented last couple of years, it’s clear that consumers continue to love donuts, though a lack of supply has really strained the marketplace,” explains said Kim Bickford, CEO of Clyde’s Donuts.
“This second facility will provide ample capacity into the future, and position Clyde’s as an innovative donut partner to our customers’ businesses,” Carlson said. “We’re incredibly excited to be taking the lead on the future of donuts across the country.”
Expansion is not new to Clyde’s, which celebrates its 101st anniversary in Chicagoland this October. On the decision to expand and produce more donuts in a second facility, Bickford added, “because who wouldn’t love more donuts?”
To learn more about Clyde’s Donuts, and see open positions, visit clydesdonuts.com.
