Donuts are big business in Middle Tennessee — and throughout the U.S.

Fueled by product popularity and an increasing number of restaurant chains, the U.S. donut market is growing significantly, and is projected to reach an estimated value of $4.2 billion by 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights.

Dunkin’ donut chain operators Steve Catalano and Matt Campobasso of Catalano Network/Route 65 Management, LLC, entered the Nashville market in 2013 with the acquisition of multiple local franchises.

For more than a decade, the company has continued to open new locations, purchase real estate and roll-out new concepts, including a recently launched drive-through only location at 5747 Temple Road in Bellevue.

Catalano spoke with the Post about his company’s plans for 2026 and beyond to

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