What happened Mini Donut Factory?
TAMPA — The legal drama is not over, but the Mini Doughnut Factory is. A statement on the Mini Doughnut Factory website says, “We doughnut want to break your heart, but we are officially closed.” Lee Kearney, an investor, held the majority stake in the business and is the one who closed both shops.
Why did Mini Donut Factory close?
ST. PETERSBURG — After reopening just two months ago, the Mini Doughnut Factory on 4th Street N is closed again. This time, for good. The shop had been temporarily shut down in late December, when an ongoing legal feud between investor Lee Kearney and founders Patrick and Zezura Ruddell hit an all-time low.
Is a mini donut business profitable?
A mini donut machine can make up to 1200 donuts an hr at 12 donuts per bag that is 100 bags. @ $4.00 per bag that translates to $400 an hour! If you work 4 hours in a day that equals $1,452 in gross profit without doing any work!
How do you clean a donut fryer?
To use Cleaning Solution Number One you only have to release the frying oil, fill with water, add Cleaning Solution Number One, according to the instructions, and then heat the water / solution mixture. When the burnt on frying oil has disappeared, empty and rinse. It’s that simple and your machine will look as new.
How do Doughnut machines work?
The internal cam gear operates the slide arm that moves the doors up and the Donut is then “Flipped” into the second part of the oil carriageway or into your catch tray/bin at the end of the machine. The oil carriageway easily removes from the oil tank. There is also an external oil drain for end of day oil filtration.
How thick should donut batter be?
Flour the rolling pin. Press down the dough on the work surface and roll into a rectangle that’s about 9 by 10 1/2 inches; the slab should be about 1/2-inch thick. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes.