Baker's Dozen Donuts facts for kids

Baker's Dozen Donut Corporation is a company that runs doughnut shops in the Canadian province of Ontario. The company's name, "Baker's Dozen," refers to a special number: thirteen. A regular dozen means twelve items, but a baker's dozen means you get one extra, making it thirteen! This name hints at getting a little bit more than you expect.

About Baker's Dozen Doughnuts

Baker's Dozen Donut Corporation started in 1977. It was founded by two people, Peter and Ted Paraskakis. They wanted to create a place where people could enjoy fresh doughnuts and coffee.

Over the years, the company grew. It opened many stores, mostly around the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario. By the late 1980s, the company was expanding more. Some of these stores were owned by the company itself, while others were run by people who bought a franchise (a special right to use the company's name and business model).

Growth and Popularity

By the end of 1993, Baker's Dozen reached an important milestone. They opened their 100th store! This showed how much the company had grown. At that time, it was the fourth largest doughnut chain in Ontario. In just four years, the company had grown by a big 43 percent. This means many people enjoyed their doughnuts and coffee.

Catchy Slogans

Baker's Dozen used a few slogans to tell people about their brand. Slogans are short, memorable phrases that companies use in advertisements.

• "Not Just Donuts..." This slogan suggests they offer more than just doughnuts.
• "You Always Get More In A Baker's Dozen!" This slogan plays on their name, reminding customers that they get a little extra, just like a baker's dozen.