According to a recent article from Block Club Chicago, Voodoo Doughnut will be expanding its footprint to the Fulton Market area at 945 W Randolph Street.
“We’re hoping for a late 2023 opening date. Fans can look forward to that Voodoo Magic that they’ve come to know and love with a Fulton Market twist. With iconic spinning cases that display 50 handmade classic doughnuts, including 25 vegan options, showstopping chandeliers, a black velvet painting of a Chicago native to watch over the store and bring good mojo, as well as hand-painted murals by local artists, this is not your typical doughnut shop,” Shaina Hill, the Director of Marketing for Voodoo, told What Now Chicago.
While an official opening date has yet to be confirmed, according to the article, the new location for Voodoo is slated to open sometime late this year.
Voodoo Doughnut is described as the brainchild of old friends and entertainment enthusiasts Kenneth “Cat Daddy” Pogson and Tres Shannon, who emerged from a desire to blend exceptional hospitality with their unique do-it-yourself show business approach. Their joint entrepreneurial venture began in 2000, setting the stage for a doughnut empire.
In 2003, they seized the opportunity and rented a modest storefront nestled between two nightclubs in Old Town. With an audacious goal of achieving “world doughnut domination,” they opened the doors to Voodoo Doughnut, offering a mix of both traditional and unconventional flavors that defied the norm.
After opening their second location in 2008, Voodoo Doughnut embarked on a remarkable journey of expansion. As of 2023, the doughnut empire has established 19 locations across seven states, with their latest outpost in Tempe, AZ.
In 2017, Voodoo Doughnut welcomed Chris Schultz as its CEO, bringing with him three decades of experience in the restaurant industry. Chris’s expertise in operational excellence and store growth honed through his role as Senior Vice President of Operations for MOD Pizza, is said to position Voodoo Doughnut for continued success, according to the company website.
Update: After the initial article was published, more information was provided.
