Hero founder Wil Drake is bringing back the original doughnut shop he established after the Pihakis Restaurant Group closed the chain.
Drake made the announcement on social media earlier this week, issuing an appeal for bakers, line cooks, baristas and cashiers.
The new name for the shop is aptly called “Full Circle Doughnuts.” It will return to the 1726 28th Ave S. location in downtown Homewood near the Dance Foundation, Little Professor and Salice (formerly Luca Lagatto).
Full Circle Doughnuts: More than a doughnut shop
Full Circle’s goal is to be a true gathering space for the community, according to its website. A few exciting qualities of the new shop include:
- 5% of every Sunday’s sales rotates between local nonprofits
- Free coffee for first responders
- Named regulars
- A chalkboard with neighbor news
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