Largest doughnut plant in North America opens in Bedford Park

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

A new doughnut bakery was introduced Saturday at 5353 W. 73^rd St. in Bedford Park, though the Unified CML plant won’t actually start making doughnuts for a few more weeks.

The plant, described by Bedford Park Mayor Dave Brady as the second biggest doughnut bakery in the world and the largest in North America, plans to supply 7 million dozen doughnuts to about 300 Dunkin’ Donut stores every year.

That’s more than 200,000 doughnuts per day.

Specifics are skimpy as the company’s general manager declined to answer questions, but the company has been busy for the past several weeks hiring delivery drivers and plant workers.

Brady said the plant was a little less than 100,000 square feet and was projected to hire about 100 workers when at full capacity. He said the company received some assistance from TIF district funds to buy equipment.

The company was founded in 2010.

Who knew? I always thought the doughnuts were made in the back.

Menards holds job fair in Evergreen Park

Menards, which is building a new home improvement store at 9100 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park, is holding a special job fair for Evergreen Park residents from 3-7 p.m. today in the council chambers at Village Hall, 9418 S. Kedzie Ave.

The store is also taking applications this week for full-time and part-time positions. Apply in person at the store from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Creamery locations open for the season

Creamery locations in Mokena, Frankfort and Orland Hills have opened for the season and the store in Manteno opens on Friday. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Locations in Homer Glen, New Lenox and Manhattan are open all year.

For information, visit the Creamery on Facebook or check out the Creamery website.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

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