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Rise Biscuits going to KC

April 18, 2018

Rise Biscuits Donuts is headed to Kansas City via a five-unit franchise deal with franchisee Ryan Cook. He is plotting to open the locations over the next five years and is looking for real estate options in Missouri's Jackson, Platte and Clay counties as well as and Kansas' Johnson and Douglas counties.

"I was initially drawn to Rise Biscuits Donuts because of its high-quality product and family friendly environment, which I think will be a welcome addition to the Kansas City area," Cook said in a company press release. "The gourmet donut concept offers something for everyone, from scratch-made donuts to made-to-order sandwiches served on Rise's famous southern biscuits and rolls."
 
Armed with training from the Culinary Institute of America and a passion for serving breakfast and lunch offerings that are made from scratch daily, Tom Ferguson opened the first Rise location in 2012 in Durham, North Carolina. At the core of the menu are Rise's namesake biscuits and donuts. The flaky biscuits can be eaten on their own or cut and stuffed with fillings, including buttermilk-brined fried chicken, bacon, country sausage, eggs, cheese and more. Rise's gourmet donuts, offered in fun flavors like Créme Brulee, Pineapple Basil, and Maple Bacon, are made with the highest-quality ingredients and served fresh throughout the day, according to the release.
 
The upcoming Kansas City locations will be the first to hit the Midwest, joining the 18 stores open across eight states. Additionally, Rise has more than 150 units in development.