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Duck Donuts and Bravo Best Foods Corp. open the first Duck Donuts shop in the Philippines. PHOTO/DUCK DONUTS
Duck Donuts opens first store in Philippines
Duck Donuts has moved into the Philippines.
The Mechanicsburg-based donut franchise company opened its first shop near Manila with plans for six more, the company said in a release.
The store is in Makati, a community within Metro Manila, owned by Bravo Best Foods Corp., Duck Donuts said.
Duck Donuts said the expansion into the Philippines marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to bring its donut experience to new markets around the globe. The Makati shop offers the full Duck Donuts experience, allowing customers to create their own custom donuts, choosing from a variety of coatings, toppings and drizzles.
“We are excited to announce the grand opening of Duck Donuts’ first store in the Philippines, bringing our unique made-to-order donut experience to the heart of Makati,” said Edilberto “Bert” Bravo, CEO of Bravo Best Foods Corp. “With vast experience in the food, hospitality and franchising industry, we are proud to add Duck Donuts to our portfolio.”
Bravo is an entrepreneur and a lawyer by profession in the Philippines. Among his businesses are U-Bix Corporation, Facilities Managers, Inc., Federated Realty Corporation, Bravo Hotel Corporation, and Coffee Tonya, Inc. Bravo Best Foods Corp has owned several restaurants and have been a master franchise partner with ServiceMaster for 28 years.
“This expansion is a testament to the growing global love for our brand, and we can’t wait to share our warm, delicious donuts with the community of Metro Manila,” said Betsy Hamm, CEO of Duck Donuts. “Since our roots in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Duck Donuts has been about sprinkling happiness and creating exceptional experiences for our guests, and we are delighted to extend that joy to our new customers in the Philippines.”
Duck Donuts and Bravo’s plans for the region include a second store set to open at the end of July 2024 and opening five additional stores by the end of 2025.
Duck Donuts operates 141 locations across 25 states, Puerto Rico and seven countries.
