By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
For several years, the Sonic building on the south edge of Hoisington has remained largely vacant. In April 2021, a new business expressed interest in the facility but a chicken fast-food restaurant could not survive. City Administrator Jonathan Mitchell recently announced Yummy's Donut Palace is now working to open up shop in the building.
"We had the opportunity at the city to meet the owner of that business," he said. "They're working through all the regulatory side of things, getting their inspections done, licensing done."
The eatery will feature an expansive menu, including donuts, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, Boba tea, smoothies, and more. Drive-thru services will be available.
"It's really kind of exciting to see somebody coming to Hoisington and bringing their business to Hoisington," Mitchell said. "These folks here have several locations across the country. I think they have at least two in Missouri, one or two in Iowa. So this isn't their first rodeo."
The chain has several stores in operation near the Kansas City area, and another northwest of Des Moines, Iowa. No timeline was available for when the Hoisington store will open.