As Duck Donuts anticipates opening 40 domestic and eight international doughnut shops in 2022, the company announced the appointment of several hires, including Eric Lavinder as chief development officer.

Duck Donuts’ newest international location opened this month in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Mechanicsburg-based Duck Donuts continues its international expansion, announcing the signing of a multi-unit franchise agreement that awarded the rights to develop and operate the company’s first Canadian locations.

An Egyptian convenience store and gas station company plans to open 25 Duck Donuts locations after signing a master franchise agreement with the Mechanicsburg-based chain.

Mechanicsburg donut franchise Duck Donuts has been acquired by a Radnor-based private equity firm in a move that the local franchise says will provide the resources it needs to accelerate its growth to more markets.

Cumberland County-based made-to-order donut franchise company Duck Donuts is expanding its reach to the Middle East with locations in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.