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From Baltimore to Soho: The Rise of Cloudy Donuts

Feb 10, 2026 · 6m
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  • Derrick Falcon transitioned from running full-service restaurant Homemade in Baltimore to launching Cloudy Donuts in Soho, focusing exclusively on vegan donuts for scalability and efficiency
  • Single-product strategy allows Derrick to prioritize quality and expansion over managing complex restaurant operations, creating a path for significant financial growth
  • Derrick's partnership with Zoditu T played a crucial role in his transformation from criminal lifestyle to legitimate business operations, with goals of redefining Black entrepreneurship success in affluent areas

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