
Winchell's Donuts is an international doughnut company founded by Verne Winchell in 1948, in Temple City, California. As of 2006, there are over 170 stores in 12 western states, as well as Guam, Saipan, and Saudi Arabia. It is headquartered in City of Industry, California. No animal fat is used either as an ingredient or for cooking their fried dough products. (Wikipedia)