The Donut Spot is scheduled to open Friday, according to the Par Mar Convenience Store chain that recently bought the right to re-open the Buckhannon business icon when it closed in late 2022.
Workers installed the signs for The Donut Spot, the new name given to a longtime Buckhannon, West Virginia icon that will reopen this Friday.
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The Donut Spot is scheduled to open Friday, according to the Par Mar Convenience Store chain that recently bought the right to re-open the Buckhannon business icon when it closed in late 2022.
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — A classic spot for fresh pastries will be open later this week in downtown Buckhannon.
Dave Allen, Par Mar’s community relations director, confirmed plans for a Friday opening of the former Donut Shop location at 51 North Locust St. The new restaurant will be called The Donut Spot.
The Donut Spot will be operated by the same company that operates the Marietta, Ohio-based Par Mar Store chain. Par Mar operates six other businesses in the Buckhannon area.
“When we learned that The Donut Shop planned to close, we knew we had to step in,” Par Mar Stores Co. President Brian Waugh said after company plans were announced a few weeks ago. “We know how much The Donut Shop meant to the residents of Buckhannon and the surrounding areas, so a deal was made for us to be able to operate the location.
“We know how much people loved The Donut Shop, and we are sure they will love The Donut Spot just as much. We plan no major changes, so we can assure their longtime customers will continue to enjoy the donuts, pepperoni rolls and hot dogs just as they always have.
“We have made a commitment to the people of the region to continue to provide for them what The Donut Shop always has … delicious foods — just the way they remember.”
The Donut Spot will also reopen its dining area for customers who choose to enjoy their treats inside. The drive-through will remain an option for customers on the go.
The Donut Spot will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting planned in the coming months.
Buckhannon Mayor Robbie Skinner praised Par Mar Stores.
“The city of Buckhannon would like to welcome and sincerely thank Par Mar Stores for their investment in our community,” Skinner said. “After speaking with corporate leadership, I am confident that their business plan matches the core values of our community. They want to be a part of the Buckhannon and Upshur County culture.
“This business has been woven into our cultural fabric for decades. No matter where you travel, when you say you are from Buckhannon, someone will talk about the famous donuts and pepperoni rolls. Those foods are staples here.”
Details regarding a grand opening/ribbon cutting are still being discussed.
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