Your Mom's Donuts Expanding to Cornelius Under New Ownership
Owner Dustin Wanemacher is expanding the brand's footprint in late May or June.
CORNELIUS, NC — Your Mom's Donuts is preparing to open a new location at 20601 Torrence Chapel Rd Suite 106, Cornelius, NC 28031, with owner Dustin Wanemacher targeting a late May to June debut, depending on construction progress.
Wanemacher told Business Debut the shop is taking over the former Sweet Cakes Bakery space and is being built out to support the brand’s next phase of growth.
What to Expect
The Cornelius shop will span about 1,400 square feet, with most of the space dedicated to the kitchen. Wanemacher said customers can expect donuts and a coffee program, along with limited indoor and outdoor seating, though he expects most of the business to be takeout.
The space was already set up for bakery use, but the team is adding a ventilation hood, a new display case and other front-of-house updates before opening.
History
Your Mom's Donuts is expanding under Wanemacher after he acquired the brand in 2023. He said the original owner started the business out of her home around 2013, later opening a Matthews shop and adding a Park Road location in Charlotte.
Wanamacher said he first discovered the brand at the Davidson Farmers Market, where long lines caught his attention years before he bought the business. He loved the product, specialty square donuts, and quickly became a fan.
When he later saw the company was set to close, he reached out to the owner and purchased it instead. “There’s no way this shop can close,” Wanemacher told Business Debut, pointing to the brand’s following and customer response.
He said the business already had a strong product, while his background in supply chain, private equity consulting and operations has helped shape the next chapter.
Opening Timeline
Construction was set to begin the Monday following the interview, with Wanemacher saying the project has taken longer than expected. The team is currently targeting late May into June, barring any major delays in materials or buildout.
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