
Mister Donut, operated by Duskin, has opened a new store in Shanghai, China, marking its first re-entry into mainland China in about seven years.
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Duskin withdrew from the mainland Chinese market in 2019, and this will be its first re-entry in about seven years.
[Shanghai Jiji] Mister Donut, a donut chain operated by Duskin, opened a new store in Shanghai, China on the 28th. The company withdrew from the mainland Chinese market in 2019, and this will be its first re-entry in about seven years.
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Opened a takeout specialty store in a shopping mall in the city. In addition to standard products, we also have limited edition products such as the locally popular banana flavor. The company decided to re-enter the market because ``the market and environment are in place, and demand is expected'' (Duskin Public Relations Department). A local company with a franchise agreement will be responsible for business operations, and Duskin will provide know-how and advice.
"I waited in line for an hour." Li Li (44), a female office worker, showed no signs of fatigue as she held up a bag full of products with a smile on her face. They purchase strawberry-flavored donuts, which the children like, and share them with them. A 28-year-old female teacher who bought Pon de Ring said, ``It's nostalgic. I'm really happy to be able to eat it again.''

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