The store, located on Seventh Street just south of Bethany Home Road, opened at 5 a.m. on Thursday. Throughout the morning, customers lined up outside to check out the space. The drive-thru line wrapped around the block as drivers eagerly awaited their bright orange boxes of sugary bliss. And inside, kids excitedly gazed into the packed case and pointed to pink-glazed and rainbow-sprinkled treats.
The new Phoenix location is part of the international chain which started in Inglewood, California in 1952. The iconic first location, which has a giant doughnut perched on top, has been featured in countless shows, movies, ads and photos.
"Our fans come for the photo ops but stay for the best donuts they’ve ever tasted," the website says.
Randy's Phoenix location does not currently have a giant statue on top, but a roughly 12-foot-tall inflatable doughnut wobbled in the wind on Thursday morning. A representative for the company confirmed that Phoenix's own permanent doughnut will arrive in roughly 30 days.
Here are 12 photos from the Randy's Donuts grand opening celebration.
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Cars lined up around the block and waited for their turn to go through the drive-thru at Randy's Donuts.
Tirion Boan
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On the opening day, the traffic pattern on Seventh Street was changed to accommodate a lane of cars waiting for sweet fried dough.
Tirion Boan
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A giant inflatable doughnut currently resides outside of Randy's Donuts. A permanent statue is planned to arrive in 30 days.
Tirion Boan
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Inside the small space, customers lined up and eagerly awaited their turn to order. A packed case displayed all of the flavors.
Tirion Boan
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On opening day, customers ranged from people on their way to work grabbing a single doughnut to families ordering dozens.
Tirion Boan
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The right side of the case displayed Randy's premium flavors, which include s'mores, Oreo-topped and red velvet cake flavors.
Tirion Boan
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There are plenty of photo opportunities at Randy's Donuts. The back wall displays images from different locations of the international chain.
Tirion Boan
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The menu at Randy's Donuts is split into four categories: classic, deluxe, fancy and premium. Boxed dozens can mix and match from all of the categories.
Tirion Boan
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Flavor options at Randy's Donuts range from classic glazed to decadent doughnuts topped with Oreos, marshmallows and churros.
Tirion Boan
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Customers ordering by the dozen can choose different mixes, such as the Randy's Mix #3, which includes six classic, four deluxe and two premium doughnuts.
Tirion Boan
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Randy's Donuts retro imagery is displayed on its bright orange boxes along with t-shirts and other available merch.
Tirion Boan
Randy's Donuts
Now open5709 N. Seventh St.