A Memphis donut institution is preparing a fresh helping of sweet treats for the area. Howard’s Donuts has been delighting locals with its delicious treats since the 1970s and is preparing a new location on Whitten Road-and it should be up and running early next year.
Donut aficionados will be able to stop in and savor one of Howard’s signature pastries at 2141 Whitten Road. A commercial alteration permit filed with the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development shows that the bakery will span 3,000 square feet, with an occupancy load of 33.
Owner Borey Nuon was kind enough to speak with What Now Memphis about bringing Howard’s to this new spot. He explains that the storefront provides sufficient space and a strategic location. “We’ve been looking for a new location since early this year,” he says. “We finally found this location in March and fully acquired it later in August. The main selling point for this location is the spacious floor plan, plus there is definitely a need for a donut business around this area.”…