Randy's Donuts Opens First Bay Area Franchise in Santa Clara, Sparking a Friendly Rivalry with Local Staple Stan's Donut Shop

The administration announced the grand opening of Randy's Donuts' first Bay Area location in Santa Clara on Friday morning. The iconic Southern California chain, known for its 32-foot doughnut-shaped rooftop sign, debuted with over 500 people in line to sample its 50 varieties of handmade doughnuts. The new shop sits directly across the street from Stan's Donut Shop, a local institution since 1959. While some longtime customers view the proximity as a

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• SFGATE
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• NBC Bay Area
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• KQED
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• KTVU
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