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 (DNUT) has launched a special Minis for Mom Collection for Mother's Day 2025, available from May 6 through May 11. The collection features four new mini doughnut varieties:
- Mini Strawberry Sunshine Doughnut with strawberry icing and yellow buttercreme
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight Doughnut with cookie crumble and cookie dough buttercreme
- Mini Chocolate Iced Yellow Heart Doughnut with yellow icing heart
- Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut with yellow vanilla icing and pink sugar
The collection is available in-shop, for pickup/delivery via app and website in 2-count and 16-count boxes, and in 8-pack boxes at select grocery stores.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) announces a special one-day promotion offering free Original Glazed® doughnuts to all customers on May 7, 2025, coinciding with the REAL ID deadline. The promotion requires no purchase or identification and is available at participating locations through in-store visits or drive-thru. The initiative aims to alleviate stress for Americans rushing to obtain their REAL IDs at DMVs. Customers are limited to one free doughnut per person during the promotion.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings announcement for Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the results.
Investors can access presentation slides before the webcast through the investor relations website at investors.krispykreme.com. Registration is required for the conference call and webcast. A replay of the webcast and presentation materials will be available on the website for 12 months following the call.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) announced a refreshed slate of directors for its Board, nominating four new members to support the company's transformation strategy. Bernardo Hees, former CEO of Kraft Heinz Company and Burger King Worldwide, leads the new nominations and will chair the Strategy & Operating Committee following the Annual Meeting on June 17, 2025.
The nine-member Board will include new nominees Patrick Grismer (former CFO of Starbucks), Easwaran Sundaram (former Chief Digital and Technology Officer at JetBlue), and Gordon von Bretten (Senior Partner at JAB Holding Company). Current directors Josh Charlesworth, Marissa Andrada, Patricia Capel, David Deno, and Gerhard Pleuhs will stand for reelection.
The Board refresh aims to support management in executing Krispy Kreme's transformation, focusing on two primary growth opportunities: profitable U.S. expansion and capital-light international growth.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has launched its new Craving Cheesecake Collection, featuring three -edition doughnuts available from April 22 at participating locations. The collection includes:
- Strawberry Dream Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake Kreme™ filling and strawberry icing
- Cookies & Kreme™ Cheesecake Doughnut featuring cookies & Kreme™ cheesecake filling
- Caramel Delight Cheesecake Doughnut with cinnamon sugar and cheesecake buttercreme
The new collection is available for purchase in-shop, through the Krispy Kreme app and website for pickup or delivery, and in 6-pack boxes at select retailers.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) announces its third consecutive Tax Day promotion, offering customers significant savings on April 15. In-shop customers who purchase any dozen doughnuts at regular price can get a second Original Glazed® dozen for only the sales tax amount. Online customers can receive a free Original Glazed dozen with any dozen purchase using promo code TAXBREAK.
The promotion includes a limit of two dozen per guest for in-shop purchases and one free dozen for online orders through Krispy Kreme's app or website. The company is also maintaining availability of its Hoppy Easter Collection through retail locations and delivery services.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has launched its new 'Hoppy Easter' Collection, featuring three new bunny-themed doughnuts and one returning favorite.
The -time collection includes:
- Bunny Basket Doughnut - Original Glazed® with chocolate icing and buttercream
- Marshmallow Bunny Doughnut - Shell doughnut with marshmallow Kreme™ filling
- Bouncing Bunny Doughnut - Original Glazed® with blue icing
- Strawberry Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles
The Easter collection is available in-shop, for pickup, delivery via app and website, and in 6-count boxes at select retailers.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has announced a -time collaboration with Fruity PEBBLES™, launching the Fruity PEBBLES Milk Original Glazed® Doughnuts from April 3-6.
The new product features their classic ring doughnut coated with a Fruity PEBBLES Milk flavored glaze, designed to capture the sweet taste reminiscent of cereal milk. During the promotion, customers can purchase a dozen doughnuts for $5 with any regular-priced dozen purchase, with limits of two per in-shop visit and one per online order using promo code PEBBLES.
The collaboration, announced by Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme Chief Growth Officer, and Leah Broeders, Head of Licensing for Fruity PEBBLES, represents a strategic brand partnership combining signature elements from both companies. The doughnuts will be available in-shop and through Krispy Kreme's app and website for pickup or delivery.