When thinking of donuts in Vancouver, Lee\u2019s Donuts tends to be one of the first that come to mind. It\u2019s been slinging donuts since 1979 and is loved by many. Now, the chain is preparing to launch another location in the city in the Oakridge neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
The new location will be opening in the mixed-use development Thesis by Alabaster Homes at 113 W. 49th Ave., Vancouver, and is situated across from Langara College and steps from Langara \u2014 49th Avenue SkyTrain station.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen we saw what Alabaster Homes was building at Thesis, we knew it was a perfect fit.
It\u2019s a beautifully designed space in a neighbourhood that\u2019s really coming into its own \u2014
surrounded by exactly the kind of community that Lee\u2019s has always been part of. We can\u2019t
wait to start baking and become part of the daily routine here,\u201d said Allan B., owner and CEO of Lee\u2019s Donuts Inc.<\/p>\n
Donuts at this location will be made fresh on-site every day, and the store will feature the full lineup of classic offerings, including Honey Dip, Raspberry Jelly, Chocolate Glaze, and rotating seasonal favourites.<\/p>\n
An exact opening date for the new location has yet to be announced, but expect to visit before the end of the year.<\/p>\n
Lee\u2019s Donuts has been gearing up for some major brand expansion across Canada<\/a> and beyond after hiring its new president, Cameron Jarvis, earlier this year. Jarvis joined Lee\u2019s after multiple senior roles with Mary Brown\u2019s Chicken and Taters, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, and Boston Pizza International.<\/p>\n \u201cLee\u2019s Donuts has been a Vancouver favourite for generations, and we\u2019ve taken our time to assemble the right leadership team for this next phase,\u201d said Bacani at the time. \u201c[Jarvis] is an exceptional operator, a team builder, and someone who understands what it means to scale a brand while preserving its heart. With his experience and passion, we\u2019re ready to bring Lee\u2019s to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Lee\u2019s also added that this franchise demand is being driven almost entirely by incoming requests from fans wanting to bring Lee\u2019s to their own neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n As for the current expansion plan, Lee\u2019s previously shared that it\u2019s in the process of rolling out a multi-year strategy focused on thoughtful growth and modernization. Additionally, its newly formed R&D team is developing \u201cinnovative product lines\u201d for catering, fundraising, special events, and fresh-baked goods, alongside the launch of a refreshed Lee\u2019s Coffee Program coming later this year.<\/p>\n Additionally, customers can expect a new mobile app featuring digital ordering, a rewards program, and exclusive offers.<\/p>\n This expansion also follows multiple shoutouts from Hollywood celebrities, most notably Vancouverites Seth Rogen<\/a>, who has sung praises for the donut destination multiple times on Netflix shows, such as Dinner Time Live with David Chang<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner<\/a>.\u00a0Even Canadian comedian\u00a0Ivan Decker<\/a> shouted out the donut shop and said it was \u201cincredible.\u201d<\/p>\n Address:\u00a0133 W. 49th Ave., Vancouver<\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n