Customer Success Story: Painted Dough
Customer Spotlight: Painted Dough
Owner: Danny Power
Location: Los Angeles, California
Stores: 3 locations
Mochi Foods Partner Since: 2018
Bringing Creativity Back Through Donuts
Painted Dough was created with a simple but powerful mission: to bring people of all ages back to their inner child through creativity, kindness, and unforgettable donuts. What started as an idea to make “fancy donuts” quickly evolved into a brand built on craftsmanship, intentionality, and premium ingredients.
Today, Painted Dough is widely recognized as one of the best mochi donut concepts in the country—setting a high bar in one of the most competitive food scenes in the world.
Why Painted Dough Chose Mochi Foods
Before launching, Painted Dough spent two years testing flours from around the world to perfect their mochi donut formula.
“We tested flours from all over the world, and nothing came close to Mochi Foods.
The consistency, quality, and reliability gave us a competitive edge.”
— Danny Power, Owner
Mochi Foods became the foundation of Painted Dough’s product because it delivered what mattered most:
- Extremely consistent performance
- Premium, high-quality ingredients
- Zero bad batches in over 7 years
- Reliable supply to support growth
- A product strong enough to justify premium pricing
“At the end of the day, it’s the product that matters — and Mochi Foods helped us build the best.”
The Painted Dough Experience
Every Painted Dough donut reflects a deep commitment to quality and purpose. The brand is built on:
- Thoughtful craftsmanship and testing
- Top-tier ingredients
- A memorable customer experience
- A strong, intentional brand identity
Their mochi donuts have become a staple in Los Angeles, earning a reputation as the best in the city—and positioning the brand for global expansion.
Business Impact With Mochi Foods
Mochi Foods enables Painted Dough to perform at the highest level every single day.
Results include:
- Consistent product quality across multiple locations
- Faster R&D and smoother product launches
- Stronger customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Operational confidence with zero quality issues
- Premium menu positioning backed by product excellence
“Mochi Foods allowed us to perform at the highest level, every single day.”
Growth & Vision
Painted Dough is expanding rapidly, with new locations planned in:
- Indio, CA – March 2026
- Inland Empire – 2026
- Additional cities across California and beyond
Looking ahead, the vision is bold:
“In the next five years, our goal is 2,000 stores worldwide.”
Painted Dough represents freedom, creativity, and community—spreading love through donuts, one city at a time.
Advice From Danny to New Business Owners
Danny shares this advice for aspiring mochi donut owners and entrepreneurs:
- “Play from where you’re at, not from where you wish you were.”
- “Match your thoughts with your actions.”
- “Match your desires to where you want to go — it starts with you.”
A Partnership Built on Trust
After more than seven years, the partnership remains simple and strong.
“Everything with Mochi Foods has been smooth and efficient.
No complaints — just results.”
As Painted Dough continues to grow, Mochi Foods remains a key partner in delivering consistency, quality, and innovation at scale.
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