Starter Package
The essentials to get you running — one machine, basic accessories, and a starter mix supply. Best for fairs, fundraisers, and weekend events.
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Start Your Donut Business
Family-owned since 1974. Operators in 100+ countries. American-made equipment with a full lifetime warranty. We've helped thousands turn donuts into dollars — we'd like to help you next.
See why operators stick with usWhy Lil' Orbits
Eight reasons operators in 100+ countries chose us — and stayed.
Fresh · Hot · Made On Site
Never frozen. Never reheated. Made fresh right in front of your customers. The aroma alone closes the sale.
Lifetime Warranty
Original-owner lifetime warranty on every machine we build. Honored since 1974.
Factory Direct — Always
You call the factory. No dealers, no resellers, no middlemen between you and us.
In-House Service
Real Lil' Orbits techs answer the phone — not outsourced contractors. We built it. We know it.
American-Made
Built in Minnesota. Every machine. Every part. Every step of the way.
Family, Veteran & Woman-Owned Since 1974
Three generations of the Anderson family. Over 50 years of high standards means we can proudly stand behind every machine we build.
No Franchise Fees · No Royalties · No Territories
Buy the machine. Keep the profit. Forever. You're the boss — we're the support team.
All Supplies, One Source
Mix, oil, bags, sugar, parts — everything ships factory-direct from our Minnesota shop.
Our donuts are made fresh and hot, in front of your customers. Never frozen. Never reheated. That's the difference customers can taste.
More than just equipment
Want to add a fun, profitable side hustle? Or are you ready to step into full-time business ownership? Lil' Orbits has a package built for both — and the advisors to help you get there.
When you reach out, you're connected with a real Business Advisor who knows the concession business inside and out. They'll help you pick the right equipment, scout locations, plan your first events, and answer every question you've got along the way.
The relationship doesn't stop at the sale — you're joining a family of operators in 100+ countries who share tips, ideas, and what's actually working in their markets.
Operator Danny Quinn visiting with VP Brian O'Gara at a trade show.
How Lil' Orbits Donuts Sell Themselves
Every machine ships with our most effective sales tool built in — and you don't pay extra for it. We call it Action Attraction. Here's how it works.
1
The aroma attracts 'em
Hot Lil' Orbits donuts smell incredible. That aroma travels and pulls hungry passers-by toward your stand whether they were looking for donuts or not.
2
The action fascinates 'em
The machine cooks in full view. Kids especially are mesmerized watching the donuts flip and drop into the tray. They tell their friends.
3
The great taste brings 'em back
By the time the donuts are bagged and sold, your customer has been part of the whole experience. They come back. They become repeat business.
Remember... there's no profit in waiting!
Call us now, we're ready and waiting to help!
The Numbers
Few businesses recover the initial investment as quickly. Here's what a busy two-hour peak can look like.
Turning donuts into dollars for over 50 years.
Two-Hour Peak Example
SS2400 Machine at full speed, every donut sold.
| Sales | |
| 2,400 donuts (200 bags @ $6.00/doz) | $1,200.00 |
| Costs | |
| Mix — 31 lb @ $0.92/lb | $28.52 |
| Shortening — 1.5 gal @ $12.00 | $18.00 |
| Bags — 200 @ $0.021 | $4.20 |
| Sugar / Cinnamon — ¾ lb | $1.50 |
| Total costs | $52.22 |
| Gross profit | $1,147.78 |
~96% margin — about $574/hour
*Gross profit estimates exclude operating costs (utilities, rent, labor). Illustration only; results vary.
When budgets tighten, fun gets cheaper.
Affordable "treat-yourself" food holds up in every economy. A $6.00 bag of fresh, hot mini-donuts is the kind of small joy people buy because the week was rough. Operators report steady volume through every downturn since 1974 — people will always pay a few dollars for something that smells like a fair.
52
Years in business through 8 recessions
$6.00
The price of a small joy
Real Operators, Real Results
Lil' Orbits operators have been turning donuts into dollars since 1974. Here's how three of them are doing it now.
$2,000 a day in sales at White Sox spring training. Not bad for our first year with Lil' Orbits.
Ed & Diana Myles Sahuarita, AZ · Divine Mini Donuts
$80,000 a season at the AA ballpark. They had to install cattle rails just to manage the lines at our stand.
Norm Lambert Winnipeg, Canada · Can-West Global Park
Out-sold the other donut guy 10 to 1. He wasn't using Lil' Orbits products — and everyone could taste the difference.
Rich & Sharon Hogan Minnesota · Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Turn-Key Packages
From a portable starter setup to a full commercial operation, we have bundled options that ship with everything you need to open the door on day one.
Standard Package
A complete operation — machine, cart or cabinet, full mix & supply kit, and accessories. Most popular for full-time operators getting into business.
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Commercial Setup
Full kiosk-ready bundle — high-volume machine, filtration, fire suppression, custom-wrap-ready cabinet, and bulk supply. Designed for storefronts and high-traffic venues.
See DetailsBuy the machine. Keep the profit. No franchise fees. No royalties. No protected territories. Ever.
Lifetime
Warranty
Original-owner lifetime coverage on every machine we've built since 1974. No expiration.
Factory
Direct
Talk to the people who actually built your machine. No dealers. No resellers. No middlemen.
In-House
Service
Call our shop and get a real Lil' Orbits tech — not an outsourced contractor in another state.
Get a Customized Quote
Tell us a little about your plans and we'll put together a quote tailored to your setup — equipment, supplies, and shipping included.
Want to Talk to a Person?
Call (800) 228-8305 and you'll reach a Lil' Orbits Business Advisor — not a sales rep on a script. No pressure, no fees, no obligation.