Duck Donuts To Open 3rd Illinois Store At Geneva Commons

GENEVA, IL — Duck Donuts, a made-to-order doughnut shop, is set to open its third location in Illinois at Geneva Commons.

A grand opening is set for 7 a.m. Saturday, and doughnut enthusiasts wanting to be the first into the new store will be awarded for waiting in line. The first person in line will be awarded a dozen free doughnuts each month for a year, while the next 50 guests will receive the Sprinkling Happiness Package — two dozen doughnuts and a bucket of coffee — for a future visit, the franchise announced.

The first Duck Donuts locations opened in the beach towns of Duck and Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 2007. The Pennsylvania-headquartered company began franchising in 2013, spreading its original intention to create an oasis for vacationers by serving warm, made-to-order doughnuts.

Duck Donut now has more than 135 locally owned and operated shops across 25 states and Puerto Rico as well as international locations in Thailand, Ontario, Qatar and Egypt. In Illinois, other shops can be found in Libertyville and Naperville.

In Geneva, the 1,500-square-foot store at 1302 Commons Drive will be decorated in the franchise's recognizable beach theme. The shop won't only sell doughnuts but also coffee and espresso beverages, donut breakfast sandwiches, sundaes, milkshakes and branded merchandise.

"We are delighted to be opening the first Duck Donuts in the Geneva community and helping the brand grow its presence in Illinois," Dhara, the franchise owner for Duck Donuts in Geneva, said in a statement. "We look forward to sprinkling happiness as we open our doors and serve our warm, delicious and made-to-order [doughnuts]."

Duck Donuts at Geneva Commons will be open seven days a week: from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.