My Local Donut Shop Closed
The local business community lost more than a place to get sweet treats.
When my local donut shop closed, it had a ripple effect on many in the local business community, including:
Local Farmers and Suppliers – Flour, sugar, dairy, and other ingredient providers lost a customer.
Coffee Suppliers – The donut shop had contracts with coffee roasters or distributors — that business is lost.
Paper & Packaging Companies – Providers of boxes, napkins, and cups lost business.
Delivery & Distribution Services – The businesses that transport ingredients and supplies lost a stop.
Local Employers & Workers – Employees of the shop lost their jobs, affecting their spending power.
Food Waste & Recycling Services – Less business means fewer clients for companies handling waste disposal.
Advertising & Printing Companies – The shop often ran promotions, had flyers, bought ads, those businesses lost a customer.
Maintenance & Repair Services – HVAC, kitchen equipment repair, and cleaning services lost contracts.
Neighboring Businesses Took A Hit – Other stores nearby lost foot traffic from donut shop customers.
Local Events & Fundraisers – This small donut shop donated to and sponsored community activities.
Property Owners & Landlords – The space is vacant. If it stays that way, it could lower property values.
The closure of a small business like a donut shop doesn’t just mean fewer pastries—it impacts an entire ecosystem of businesses and the local economy.
The scary part? This is happening all over the country right now.
Do you think the shuttering of small businesses will make your life great again?