Popular Westport Donut Shop Under New Ownership

WESTPORT, CT — Donut Crazy announced Thursday a Fairfield married couple, Joe and Joan Tuckman, has become franchised owners of the popular donut shop's Westport location. They each have over 20 years of experience in the print and digital publishing industry.

According to a news release, Joan has worked for publications under both Hearst and Condé Nast, while Joe’s career has taken him to King (Candy Crush), Yahoo! and Condé Nast.

The couple moved to Fairfield in 2015 to raise their family after working and living in New York City for 15 years. They immediately fell in love with the area and knew they wanted to expand their portfolio to include a local business venture, but weren’t sure exactly what that would be.

That is, until they found themselves inside a Donut Crazy.

The pair also marks Donut Crazy’s updated franchise structure; using a centralized kitchen model with some franchised locations is helping to accommodate for the brand’s growth without compromising its handmade, family-focused feel.

The couple is committed to being involved in the community, and look forward to working together with the local schools, businesses and events. They also note Red Velvet Cake and September’s special Black n’ White among their favorite flavors.

According to their website, Donut Crazy also has locations in Shelton, Stratford and New Haven, with one coming soon to West Hartford.

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