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Krispy Kreme reports news on its global sweet-treat business, including fresh doughnut shops, retail partnerships, digital sales and franchise operations in more than 40 countries. Company updates frequently reference the Original Glazed® doughnut, limited-time flavor collections, brand collaborations and seasonal promotions that support traffic across its consumer channels.
Financial and corporate news for DNUT also covers quarterly results, systemwide sales, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, balance-sheet leverage and management's turnaround plan. Recurring developments include capital-light international growth, refranchising activity, U.S. access to fresh doughnuts and strategic actions tied to underperforming doors, logistics and franchise partnerships.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) is partnering with The Pokémon Company International to launch a limited-time Pokémon Doughnut Collection starting Aug. 18 at participating U.S. shops. The lineup features six themed doughnuts, special-edition Pokémon cups, a Pokémon Dozen in exclusive packaging, and a free Original Glazed doughnut offer on Aug. 22 for fans wearing Pokémon attire.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) is launching its new Autumn Seasonal Collection across participating U.S. shops starting Tuesday, Aug. 11. The limited-time lineup features four fall-inspired doughnuts – including the returning Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnut and fan-favorite Biscoff Cookie Butter Doughnut – plus two seasonal lattes: Pumpkin Spice Latte and new Apple Crisp Latte. Products are available in-shop, for pickup, or delivery via the Krispy Kreme app and website, individually or by the dozen, while supplies last.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $331.0 million, down 12.8% year-over-year, primarily due to refranchising and strategic closure of underperforming doors, including the now-ended McDonald’s USA partnership. Systemwide sales reached $497.3 million, up 1.1% in constant currency and 2.6% excluding former McDonald’s USA doors.
GAAP net loss improved sharply to $19.8 million from $441.1 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 43.2% to $28.8 million, expanding margin from 5.3% to 8.7%. Year-to-date operating cash flow was $10.0 million, with free cash flow improving by $101.3 million to $(6.1) million. The company reduced its net leverage ratio to 5.4x and cut capital expenditures 70.2% in the first half of 2026, while increasing U.S. fresh delivery doors by 448 and raising U.S. APD 33.2% to about $697. Krispy Kreme maintained its 2026 guidance, including net revenue of $1.25–$1.35 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $140–$150 million.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) appointed Suk Nicholas as Chief Commercial Officer and Lori Suess as Chief People Officer, effective August 3, 2026. Both are internal promotions to the Global Leadership Team.
Nicholas, with over 15 years at Krispy Kreme, will lead the Company’s U.S. and international fresh delivery business and oversee enterprise sales strategies, partnerships, revenue opportunities and commercial capabilities. Suess, who joined in 2020 and recently became Head of People & Culture, will direct global people, culture, talent development and employee engagement. According to Krispy Kreme, these promotions support its strategy for sustainable, profitable growth and its focus on developing internal talent.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) is launching a limited-time Destination Dessert Collection on July 28, featuring three doughnuts inspired by Latin American desserts. The lineup includes a Tres Leches-Inspired Doughnut, a Guava Cheesecake Doughnut, and a Choco Dulce Cookie Crunch Doughnut, available in-shop, for pickup, and for delivery.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) is launching a limited-time Original Glazed® Blueberry Flavored Doughnut, made with blueberry-flavored dough, available July 23-26 in the U.S. and Canada, in-shop, drive-thru, pickup and delivery, individually and by the dozen, while supplies last.
During this four-day promotion, guests can buy a dozen Original Glazed® Blueberry Flavored Doughnuts for $5 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price, with in-shop limit two discounted dozens per guest and online limit one using promo code BLUEBERRY.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) is celebrating its 89th birthday on Friday, July 17 by offering fans an Original Glazed dozen for 89 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price at participating U.S. shops.
The offer is valid Friday only, limited to two discounted dozens in-shop/drive-thru and one discounted dozen for online pickup or delivery. Guests can order in-shop, via the Krispy Kreme app and website, or at select retailers.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Results and a slide presentation will be posted at 6:45 AM ET, followed by a management conference call and live webcast at 8:00 AM ET.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) is launching a limited-time Girl Scout Cookie™ Inspired Dozen on July 7 at participating U.S. shops. The collection features three doughnuts based on Thin Mints®, Lemon-Ups™, and Coconut Caramel flavors, available individually, by the dozen, and via app, web, and select retailers.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) is launching a one-day $10 Original Glazed Clean Sheet Dozen on Wednesday starting 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, featuring the new Red, White and Goooaaal doughnut and $0 delivery.
If America records a clean sheet, guests get a free Original Glazed on Thursday. From Thursday through Sunday, an Original Glazed dozen is $2.50 with qualifying dozen purchase, and on July 4 guests wearing red, white and blue receive a free Original Glazed.