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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Levi Winchester

Woman goes from working in McDonald's to owning £4.5million doughnut business

A woman who once worked at McDonald’s is now the owner of a successful doughnut business - turning over £4.5million in one year.

Kristy Bannister, 37, is the face behind Dr. Dough Donuts in Australia, having saved “every cent” for two years with husband Geoff to afford the start-up.

But despite making huge sacrifices and even living off noodles to fund her dream, Kristy - dubbed the “donut queen” - credits her job at McDonald's for helping her gain the skills to run a business.

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