The community quickly responded by packing the shop, with some local businesses even pre-paying for customers. Running a donut shop is a grind – as one worker noted, "Early is an understatement. Loyal regulars and new customers helped The Local Donut, a Scottsdale donut shop, stay open after its owner posted an online plea for help. Loyal regulars and new customers helped The Local Donut, a Scottsdale donut shop, stay open after its owner posted an online plea for help. Loyal regulars and new customers helped The Local Donut, a Scottsdale donut shop, stay open after its owner posted an online plea for help.