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Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America's favourite pastry: the doughnut.
Los Angeles, California
California
Refugee
Cambodia
Refugee Camp
Family Business
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship
Donut
Donuts
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