Imagine a place where the aroma of freshly baked donuts wafts through the air, drawing you in like a cartoon character floating on the scent trail. That’s Goody Good Donuts in Laconia, New Hampshire.

As you enter, the first thing that strikes you is the laid-back, homey atmosphere. It’s like walking into your favorite aunt’s beach house – if your aunt happened to be a world-class chef with an ...