This is an overall view of Scotty's Donuts and Teriyaki Chicken in Modesto, California. The building was first constructed in the late 1970s as a Burger King, a great location as it was near a New Deal Supermarket, down the street from a Jack In The Box and around the corner from Gallo Glass, one of the largest employers in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. But time has not been good to this area. The Burger King relocated to newer subdivisions about 15 years ago and this was turned into the family-owned donut shop known as Scotty's. Then the New Deal supermarket chain was pieced off to a bunch of independent owners, only to eventually close. The New Deal by Scotty's became a Save Mart, but even that closed for a better location. Instead, a homeless shelter opened behind Scotty's about 10 years ago. The area became known as "The Airport District" because of the proximity of the airport and became overrun with gangs. Scotty's was sold again and turned into Scotty's Donuts and Teriyaki Chicken Bowl. It has been like that for at least eight years now. Apparently, it's succesful since it seems to get a steady-stream of foot traffic from the homeless shelter and surrounding businesses.
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