Mister Donut is an international chain of doughnut stores. It was founded in the United States in 1956 by Harry Winokur. Primary offerings include doughnuts, coffee, muffins and pastries. After being acquired by Allied Domecq in 1990, most of the North American stores became Dunkin' Donuts. Outside of the United States, Mister Donut maintains a presence in Japan, El Salvador, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Singapore.
A honey-glazed churro from a Japanese Mister Donut shop in 2006
Mister Donut Japanese headquarters
Mister Donut in Sendai, Japan
Mister Donut in Shanghai, China (now closed)
A doughnut or donut is a type of pastry made from leavened fried dough. It is popular in many countries and is prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty vendors. Doughnut is the traditional spelling, while donut is the simplified version; the terms are used interchangeably.
A glazed, yeast-raised, American-style ring doughnut
Doughnuts in a display case at a coffee shop
Glazed doughnuts rolling on a conveyor belt at a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop
World War I propaganda poster featuring The Salvation Army, which made doughnuts for soldiers in Europe