Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, founded in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph, is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain renowned for its signature hot Original Glazed® doughnuts. The company has grown from a single store in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to over 1,400 locations worldwide.

These locations span countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Headquarters and Products

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Krispy Kreme offers a variety of products, including iced, glazed, filled, cake, and chocolate doughnuts. They also provide a range of beverages like coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and iced coffees.

In 2018, the company expanded its portfolio by acquiring Insomnia Cookies, which specializes in cookies, cookie cakes, ice cream, and brownies.

United States Operations

In the United States, Krispy Kreme operates 352 locations across 42 states and territories. The highest concentration of stores is found in California and New York.

International Presence

Internationally, the company has a presence in 28 countries. These include:

• Australia
• Bahrain
• Canada
• Colombia
• The Dominican Republic
• India
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Kuwait
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• The Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• South Korea
• Russia
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• The United Arab Emirates
• The United Kingdom

Recent Developments

In 2024, the company sold a majority stake in Insomnia Cookies to Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners, valuing the business at $350 million.

Additionally, Krispy Kreme has been testing new doughnut flavors in select markets such as Richmond, Virginia, where nine new or seasonal varieties were trialed in early 2025.

Despite facing challenges, including a pause in its partnership with McDonald's in May 2025 to reassess deployment strategy, Krispy Kreme continues to innovate and expand its offerings to meet customer preferences.

Locations

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has expanded its presence in various locations across the United States, including:

• Knoxville, TN, USA
• Clarksville, TN, USA
• Palm Bay, FL, USA
• Gloucester City, NJ, USA
• Collingswood, NJ, USA
• Tulsa, OK, USA
• Boca Raton, FL, USA
• Nashville, TN, USA