Founded in 2019 by Darrick Hayden in Evansville, Indiana, Parlor Doughnuts has more than 50 locations spread across the country, including a Houston Heights shop and the newly opened West University storefront.

At a glance

Parlor Doughnuts uses layered dough to create a crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside doughnut, rather than the traditional yeast or cake-style doughnut.

The franchise offers more than 20 unique layered doughnuts, as well as seasonal and secret menu options. Flavored layered doughnuts include:

  • Maple bacon
  • Bourbon caramel
  • Campfire
  • Peanut butter cup
  • Churro
  • Strawberry shortcake
  • Raspberry jelly filled

One more thing

Parlor Doughnuts also serves vegan, gluten and keto-friendly doughnuts, and breakfast items that can be paired with lattes, blended coffee, refreshers, teas and old-fashioned sodas.