A specialty donut shop that is known in part for its donut holes is making plans to leave its space, as it begins a search for a potential new location.
According to an Instagram post from the business, Mass Hole Donuts in the Teele Square section of Somerville is looking to say farewell to its storefront on Broadway, with the note saying the following:
Our lease is up at the end of September, and unfortunately, we won't be able to stay in our current Somerville home. The city is putting in a new bike lane that will remove every parking spot on our block and surrounding blocks. Since 40–60% of our customers drive to us, that change would have a huge impact on our business and make staying here financially impossible. This isn't about being pro-bike lane or anti-bike lane — we're not trying to be political. We just know what's best for our business, our team, and our customers, and in this case it means we can't renew our lease. This is not a move we want to make. We love our neighbors, our local customers, and the community we've built here. But it's clear we need to find a new space where Mass Hole Donuts can keep thriving. We're looking for our forever location — not a chain, not a satellite shop, not a Mass Hole on every block. Just one perfect home where we can keep making the best damn donut holes in Massachusetts.
The post goes on to say that it is seeking a new space in Somerville or the surrounding communities.
The current address for Mass Hole Donuts is 1157 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02144. Its website can be found at https://www.massholedonuts.com/
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