No holes in Donut Boyz expansion strategy with new Brisbane lease

​Brisbane, 19 November 2015 – The fast expanding Donut Boyz franchise has staked its claim on an industrial warehouse and kitchen facility at Bowen Hills to support its growing operations.

Donut Boyz was established earlier this year as a pop-up store at Maroochydore’s Big Top Market.

On its opening day, founders Scott Hoskins and Tony Kelly sold 700 of their artisan donuts in 50 minutes, leading to plans for a network of stores.

In recent months, multiple locations have opened at Mooloolaba, South Brisbane, Paddington, Loganholme and the Gold Coast, selling a wide range of handcrafted donuts.

With further expansion planned, Donut Boyz Aust Pty Ltd has secured a 500sqm warehouse and baking facility at Unit 4 /166 Abbottsford Road.

Plans are also in train to open a café at the property, which was formerly used to produce pizza bases.

CBRE’s Hugh Adnam introduced the deal on behalf of landlord Nicholas Properties Pty Ltd.

Mr Adnam said the property was ideal for Donut Boyz needs given the existing fitout, which includes a food-grade floor, 40sqm chiller room and 40sqm freezer room.

The property also features a grease trap, exhaust canopy with filters and connection to natural gas.

“It’s quite rare to secure a facility with this style of fitout in such a central location,” Mr Adnam said.

“Much of the industrial warehouse space in Bowen Hills is being converted for residential use, so this was a one-off opportunity, which perfectly suited Donut Boyz needs.”

The facility is situated 3 km northeast of the CBD and 10 km from the Gateway Motor Way, providing ready access to Brisbane’s northern and southern suburbs.