On the heels of one Charlotte the donut shop announces that it will closeanother has suddenly closed two area locations.
Duck Donuts has closed its stores in both Charlotte’s Dilworth and Huntersvilles neighborhoods Rosedale Mall.
“As of Sunday, October 13th, our Charlotte location is currently closed until further notice. Thank you to all of our guests who have supported the store over the years and the great memories. We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to see you at one of our other locations soon.” Duck Donuts posted on Facebook on 14 Oct.
A message with the same wording was posted on the same day its Huntersville location.
Both locations have leases available for sale Wesellrestaurants.comaccording to the Charlotte Business Journal, which was first with the news.
NOT ANOTHER: Just two days after Duck’s announcement, Pepperbox Donuts announced it was closing its only remaining location in the South End. Pepperbox too closed its NoDa location in May.
Duck Donuts, a NC native favorite
ABOUT DUCK DONUTS: Born in (and named for) the quaint Outer Banks town, Duck Donuts features hot, made-to-order donuts. Customers choose the frosting, topping and drizzle, then watch as the donuts go down the assembly line and are made in front of them.
“We hope we’ve been able to add some joy to your life over the years,” read a sign on the Dilworth location’s door, Posted by a customer.
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“Come back! Duck Donuts in Duck, NC is too far away!” Customer Michelle Scull Benson signed the Huntersville location’s announcement.
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“I loved that place. I drove from Columbia just to get donuts. They told me Columbia got Duck Donuts. I got there at 5:00 am and was the first one in the door,” wrote Cathy Monts on Charlotte- the post of the place.
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“WHAT DONE!!!!” wrote Kevin McQueen as he shared the post.
Google maps lists both locations as “temporarily closed.” Locations in South Charlotte and Fort Mill remain open, according to Duck Donuts website.
Duck Donuts
Place: 710 Kenilworth Avenue #220 Charlotte, NC 28203 (closed)
Place: 9931-C Rose Commons Drive Huntersville, NC 28078 (closed)