Blue Star Donuts

Blue Star Donuts is a small chain of gourmet donut shops. The business has operated in Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.[1]

Blue Star Donuts
TypeChain
IndustryDonuts
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Area served
United States
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Blue Star launched a CBD-infused donut in 2019.[2] It went under a major downsizing in June 2020.[3] It declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2020, but was reorganized and emerged from protection in December 2020.[4]

All locations were temporarily closed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic,[5] and began selling "limited edition" products in grocery stores.[6][7]

Locations
  • SW Jefferson St.
  • South Waterfront
  • SE Division
  • North Mississippi
  • Portland International Airport
  • Los Angeles (Manhattan Beach, Silver Lake, and Venice)[8]
  • Tokyo (Shibuya Ward)[9]

Previously, there were locations in downtown Portland, NW 23rd Ave, Beaverton Progress Ridge and Multnomah Village all of which closed between May and June 2020.[10][1]

The business has confirmed plans to operate at Portland International Airport.[11]

References
  1. Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (June 9, 2020). "Blue Star Dramatically Downsizes, Permanently Closing Three More Stores". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. "That's so Portland: Blue Star releases first CBD-infused donut". kgw.com. 19 February 2019. Archived from the original on 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  3. Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-06-09). "Blue Star Dramatically Downsizes, Permanently Closing Three More Stores". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  4. Lalley, Heather (December 10, 2020). "Blue Star Donuts emerges from bankruptcy". Restaurant Business. Archived from the original on 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
  5. Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (April 8, 2020). "After Temporarily Closing All Its Locations, Blue Star Now Sells Doughnuts in Grocery Stores". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. "Blue Star Donuts now in grocery stores". April 8, 2020. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  7. "Portland doughnut shops evolve to stay open". kgw.com. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-06-10. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
  8. "Locations: Blue Star Donuts". Blue Star Donuts. Archived from the original on 2021-11-01. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
  9. "The Dream of Portland Is Alive in Japan". Willamette Week. 8 January 2023. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
  10. Ryan, Jim (2020-06-10). "Blue Star Donuts permanently closing flagship shop in downtown Portland, 2 other locations". oregonlive. Archived from the original on 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  11. Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-04-12). "Here Are the Food and Beverage Vendors Landing in PDX's New Main Terminal". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
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