Krispy Kreme Franchise News

New Key Lime KREME™ Pie, Glazed Lemon Cake doughnuts and Three Fruity Iced Beverages Now Available
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -  May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Krispy Kreme® adds some zest to its Fruit Stand Flavor summer treats with a new lemon and lime duo of doughnuts and three fruity blended beverages. The new Glazed Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Key Lime KREME™ Pie doughnuts are available through July 8 at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada shops. Krispy Kreme also puts a new twist on its iced beverages with the introduction of Frozen Cherry, Frozen Lemonade and Frozen Cherry Lemonade Krispy Kreme Chillers®. Available through the end of summer at participating Krispy Kreme locations...

Company to Present at Investor Conferences on May 22 and June 5, 2012
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 on Monday, May 21, 2012, before the market opens. The Company plans to host a conference call to review the results and management's outlook for the balance of fiscal 2013 at 8:00 a.m. (ET) that day.
A live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.krispykreme.com. The conference call also can be accessed over the phone by dialing (800) 510-9691 or, for international callers, by dialing (617) 614-3453. To access an archived audio replay of the call, dial (888) 286-8010, or (617) 801-6888 for international callers; the passcode is 64579253...

35 Shops Expected to Open by 2018
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has signed its first development agreement in India, a regional agreement with new franchisee Bedrock Food Company Pvt., Ltd. Under the new agreement, Bedrock Food Company is expected to open 35 stores over the next five years. The stores will be located in six states in the North region of India, which includes the cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Lucknow.
Jeff Welch, Krispy Kreme President, International commented, "We are excited to partner with Bedrock Food Company in taking the great taste and experience of Krispy Kreme to the people of North India. Manpreet Gulri and his team are leaders in the QSR segment in India...

Sign a Virtual Birthday Card, Check Out the Timeline of Joy and more at CelebrateKrispyKreme.com
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This year marks 75 years of sharing delicious tastes, and creating fond memories and shared special moments through the joy that is Krispy Kreme® Doughnuts. In celebration of 75 years of love for its one-of-a-kind doughnuts, including the world-famous Original Glazed® doughnut - Krispy Kreme is inviting its fans around the globe to join the celebration. Post your Happy 75th Birthday message on a virtual Birthday Card, interact with the Time Machine of Joy, and share your sweetest Krispy Kreme memories at www.CelebrateKrispyKreme.com.
Krispy Kreme introduced its signature sweet treats on July 13, 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina...

Krispy Kreme introduces new line of seasonal limited time offering.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ - For a limited time only, Krispy Kreme® is introducing two summer fruit flavors into a new line of seasonal glazed pies at participating mass merchants, grocery and convenience stores. This April, Krispy Kreme springs into its summer pie offerings with a NEW Glazed Lemon Pie. In June, Krispy Kreme will kick off the summer season with a NEW Glazed Peach Pie while supplies last.
"We are committed to adding new and exciting treats to our packaged product line," explains Mark LaBrecque, Krispy Kreme's Senior Director - U.S. Marketing Activation. "The Glazed Lemon and Peach pies are the first of a new line of seasonal flavors we are excited to share with fans of our popular chocolate, apple and cherry- filled pies...

40 Stores Planned in Moscow Over the Next Five Years
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation announced today that it has signed a development agreement for Moscow with LLC Doughnuts Cafe, wholly owned and operated by Arkady Novikov, owner of the Novikov Restaurant Group. As part of the new agreement, the franchisee is expected to build 40 Krispy Kreme shops over the next five years in the city of Moscow.
"We are very excited to work with Arkady Novikov, someone so instrumental in the development of today's vibrant restaurant culture in Moscow," said Jeff Welch, Krispy Kreme President, International. "Arkady's great passion for the Krispy Kreme brand, combined with his strong organizational structure and years of successful restaurant experience in Moscow, are strong assets he can leverage as we launch the brand in Russia...

Two NEW Strawberry doughnuts and Frozen Fruity Chillers Now Available at Krispy Kreme
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Enjoy the simple, light and fruity flavors of Krispy Kreme® Fruit Stand Flavor doughnuts and Chillers®. New Strawberry Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Strawberry KREME(TM) Pie doughnuts available now through May 20 at participating Krispy Kreme® US and Canada locations. Pair these delectable strawberry selections with Krispy Kreme's Very Berry and NEW Frozen Lemonade Chillers for a refreshing blend of seasonal fruit flavors.
"We wanted to give our fans a taste of the season's best and boldest fruit flavors," says Ron Rupocinski, Krispy Kreme Corporate Chef. "The hint of strawberry adds a sweet, simple flavor to the moist cake and rich KREME filling of these doughnuts, while the infusion of real lemons in our Frozen Lemonade Chiller gives it just the right citrus kick...

Kenneth A. May Resigns as President and Chief Operating Officer for Personal Reasons
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today announced that Chief Executive Officer James H. Morgan, Jr. has reassumed the role of President of the Company, effective immediately. Kenneth A. May, who had joined the Company in November 2011 as President and Chief Operating Officer, is leaving the Company for personal reasons.
Mr. Morgan commented: "We think well of Ken and wish him the very best."
About Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is a leading branded specialty retailer and wholesaler of premium quality sweet treats and complementary products, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut...

Krispy Kreme and Petty Family Team Up to Raise Funds for Deserving Kids
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning April 5, Krispy Kreme® US will once again team up with former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty and Victory Junction for the fourth annual Krispy Kreme Drive for 45 Campaign. For 45 consecutive days, Krispy Kreme fans can help provide a chronically ill child a life-changing camp experience by making a donation at checkout, or at www.KrispyKreme.com/Drivefor45.
"Krispy Kreme's mission is to 'touch and enhance lives' and with the support of our fans, in just a few short years, we've raised and donated more than $800,000 to Victory Junction," explains Brian Little, Director of Corporate Communications for Krispy Kreme...

Fiscal 2013 Operating Cash Flow Projected at $39-$43 Million
Free Cash Flow Projected at $17-$21 Million
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) has approved a share repurchase program of up to $20 million, effective immediately. This program is intended to be implemented through purchases made from time to time either in the open market or through private transactions, in accordance with United States Securities and Exchange Commission requirements. As of March 28, 2012, the Company had approximately 68 million shares outstanding.
"This share repurchase authorization is an indication of Krispy Kreme's financial strength as well as our positive outlook for the future," commented James H...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 29, 2012 on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, shortly after the market closes. The Company plans to host a conference call to review the results and management's outlook for fiscal 2013 at 4:30 p.m. (ET) that day.
A live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.krispykreme.com. The conference call also can be accessed over the phone by dialing (800) 510-0146 or, for international callers, by dialing (617) 614-3449. To access an archived audio replay of the call, dial (888) 286-8010, or (617) 801-6888 for international callers; the passcode is 67273477...

Two New Egg-Shaped Doughnuts Now Available at Participating Krispy Kreme Locations
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme® is bringing you two delicious, new egg-shaped treats to celebrate the Blu-ray™ and DVD release of Universal Pictures' Easter-themed family comedy HOP, from the creators of Despicable Me. The new Sprinkled Chocolate Iced Egg with KREME™ Filling and Drizzled Iced Egg with Chocolate KREME™ Filling Doughnuts are available now through April 8th at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada locations.
"We've captured the delightfulness of this hilarious hit family comedy in two great-tasting, egg-shaped treats," explains Ron Rupocinski, Krispy Kreme Corporate Chef...

Krispy Kreme Cruiser, Fan Events, and giveaways kick-off 75th Birthday Celebrations
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 23, at a festive fan event in Daytona Beach, FL that included hundreds of fans and appearances from former NASCAR drivers Kyle, Richard and Austin Petty, Krispy Kreme unveiled the Krispy Kreme Cruiser -- taking its 75th Birthday celebrations on the road with the first stop of a fun-filled and fan engaging Glaze The Nation Tour. Krispy Kreme fans can find and follow the Krispy Kreme Cruiser at GlazeTheNationTour.com.
Reminiscent of the early years when Krispy Kreme would mobilize its small fleet of delivery trucks to bring its signature doughnuts to fans of all ages, The Krispy Kreme Cruiser is a newly restored and bowtie branded 1960 Flxible Starliner helmed by Krispy Kreme brand ambassadors who will guide the sweet ride across the country inviting fans to join in the 75th birthday celebration of the world's most famous doughnut...

Fan Event to include games, giveaways, special appearances and a Surprise 75th Birthday reveal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At 8am on February 23, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will launch its 75th Birthday celebrations with the revealing of a Sweet Surprise for its fans, and the unveiling of the newly branded #2 Krispy Kreme Race Car at Krispy Kreme, 980 International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114.
On February 8, Krispy Kreme announced its partnership with Coulter Motorsports and sponsorship of Gray Gaulding, just weeks before the championship winning driver's fourteenth birthday. In addition to racing #2 in 16 Super Late Model South Races, Gray and # 2 will make several personal appearances at Krispy Kreme Shops and events in the Southeast...

Enterprise cloud-based POS helps improve efficiency and reduce costs.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hospitality Solutions International (HSI), a division of MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), is pleased to announce that Glazing Saddles, LLC, a franchisee of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, has chosen to implement MICROS Simphony™, a cloud-based point-of-service and enterprise restaurant management system. All eight of the franchise's locations will benefit from MICROS Simphony's service-oriented architecture (SOA), which enables the central management of menus, payroll, scheduling, gift cards and loyalty functions from anywhere through a web browser.
Krispy Kreme began serving coffee and doughnuts in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina...

Krispy Kreme heart-shaped doughnuts and dark chocolate treats are available for a limited time only.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrate the season of love with Krispy Kreme's irresistible iced, drizzled and sprinkled heart-shaped treats. Available for a limited time at participating Krispy Kreme U.S. and Canada shops.
"Krispy Kreme has become a go-to Valentine's Day destination," explains Krispy Kreme Corporate Chef, Ron Rupocinski. "These fun-looking and great-tasting doughnuts are perfect for Valentine's gift giving and gatherings."
Send your sweet love a Krispy Kreme Valentine e-card at www.krispykreme.com/card. And, watch Krispy Kreme's video Valentine to its fans at www.krispykreme.com/SpreadTheLove...

Dark Chocolate Kreme™ Filling, Glazed Chocolate Cake, and the New Dark Chocolate Iced Glazed Doughnuts Available at Participating Krispy Kreme Locations
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone Loves Chocolate! Whether you are a true chocoholic or just simply enjoy a little taste of its sweet decadence from time to time, Krispy Kreme's limited edition chocolate treats are sure to satisfy your chocolate craving occasions. Dark Chocolate Kreme™ Filling, Glazed Chocolate Cake, and the New Dark Chocolate Iced Glazed doughnuts are available now through March 11. Take your chocolate devotion to the next level when you pair them with Krispy Kreme's delicious coffee, mochas, cappuccinos and lattes. Available at participating Krispy Kreme U...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is scheduled to present at the ICR XChange Conference at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 11:05 a.m. (EST) and will be webcast at the Company's website, www.krispykreme.com. The webcast will also be archived at the Company website.
About Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is a leading branded specialty retailer and wholesaler of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed®doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in over 675 locations in 21 countries around the world...

Neighborhood Shop to offer full array of signature doughnuts, coffee and complementary beverages
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At 6 a.m. on January 3, residents of Portsmouth and surrounding communities are invited to the grand opening of the Krispy Kreme Portsmouth Neighborhood Shop, located at 4028 Victory Blvd, Portsmouth VA 23701. Grand opening activities to include fun prizes, commemorative t-shirts, tasty treat sampling and more.
"We are extremely excited about bringing our delicious array of one-of-a-kind doughnuts and complementary beverages to Portsmouth," says Cindy Bay, SVP of US Franchises and Company Stores for Krispy Kreme. "We want everyone to join us at 6 a.m. as we flip the switch for the first time on our Hot Doughnuts Now® sign, and throughout the day as we celebrate the joy of Krispy Kreme with our Portsmouth fans...

Raises Outlook for Fiscal 2012 and Provides Preliminary Guidance for Fiscal 2013
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012, ended October 30, 2011. The Company also raised its outlook for fiscal 2012 and provided preliminary guidance for fiscal 2013.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Highlights Compared to the Year-Ago Period:

Revenues increased 9.4% to $98.7 million from $90.2 million
Company same store sales rose 4.0%, the twelfth consecutive quarterly increase
Operating income rose 36.2% to $5.6 million from $4.1 million
Net income was $4.7 million ($0...