Local bakery celebrates 50-years of operation on Monday

Posted on March 29, 2024
Denny’s Doughnuts in Bloomington plans to celebrate in a big way. (Photo courtesy: Denny’s)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A long-time McLean County bakery celebrates its 50th year in operation on Monday.

Denny’s Doughnuts opened in 1974 at 1107 S. Main. St.

Now, 50 years later, Denny’s Doughnuts plans to celebrate in a big way.

Denny’s Doughnuts manager David Marquardt said his bakery plans to offer $0.50 doughnuts throughout the day on Monday.

“This is just a big thank you. It’s been 50 years. We’re here because of the community. We wouldn’t be here without (them). We try to do these (sales) throughout the year to say thank you,” he told WJBC’s Scott Miller.

LISTEN: WJBC’s Scott Miller spoke with Denny’s Doughnuts manager David Marquardt.

https://post.futurimedia.com/wjbcam/playlist/listen-1931.html

Marquardt encourages doughnut-lovers to preorder ahead of time at DennysDoughnuts.com.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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