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 announces the return of online ordering with three special New Year's deals from December 30 through January 5. The offers include: New Year's Double Dozen for $20.25 (Dec. 30 - Jan. 1), featuring two Original Glazed dozens or one Original Glazed with a Classic Assorted or specialty dozen; $0 Delivery with $5 minimum purchase (Dec. 30 - Jan. 1); and $12 Dozens for Original Glazed or Classic Assorted (Jan. 3-5). The promotion follows recent online ordering system issues, with the company expressing gratitude to customers for their patience.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.035 per share of common stock. The dividend was declared on December 13, 2024, and will be paid on February 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of January 22, 2025. This dividend declaration is consistent with the company's established dividend policy.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) announces its annual 'Day of the Dozens' promotion for December 12, offering customers a FREE dozen Original Glazed® Doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. The offer is available in-shop and via drive-thru only, with a limit of two free dozens per guest at participating locations.
Additionally, the company is featuring its Merry Grinchmas Doughnut Collection, introducing three new Grinch-themed doughnuts: the Grinch Doughnut, Grinchy Claus Doughnut, and Cindy-Lou Who Merry Berry Tree Doughnut. The collection also includes two returning holiday favorites: the Santa Belly Doughnut and Holiday Sprinkle Doughnut.
Krispy Kreme introduces its new Merry Grinchmas Doughnut Collection starting November 29, featuring three new Dr. Seuss-themed doughnuts: the Grinch Doughnut filled with Cookies & KREME, Grinchy Claus Doughnut, and Cindy-Lou Who Merry Berry Tree Doughnut. The collection also includes two returning favorites: Santa Belly and Holiday Sprinkle doughnuts. Additionally, the company announces the return of its popular 'Day of the Dozens' promotion on December 12, offering customers a $1 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any dozen at regular price.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) reported Q3 2024 financial results with net revenue of $379.9 million, representing a 6.8% decline from the previous year. The company achieved organic revenue growth of 3.5% to $376.4 million. GAAP net income was $37.6 million, primarily due to the sale of Insomnia Cookies stake. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 20.7% to $34.7 million, with margin declining to 9.1%. Global Points of Access increased 18% to 15,811. The company highlighted its McDonald's partnership expansion and expects to be in nearly 2,000 McDonald's restaurants by end of 2024.
Krispy Kreme introduces a new Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection featuring four pie-inspired treats available from November 7 through Thanksgiving. The collection includes: Chocolate Silk Pie Doughnut, Lemon Creme Pie Doughnut, Blueberry Crisp Doughnut, and Apple Crumble Doughnut. The doughnuts are available in-shop, for pickup, delivery via app and website, and as 6-packs at select retailers.
Krispy Kreme announced it will offer a free Original Glazed doughnut to all guests at participating U.S. locations on Election Day, November 5. The 'Doughmocracy' celebration includes distributing 'I Voted' stickers at participating shops while supplies last. The promotion is to one doughnut per guest and aims to celebrate participation in the federal election. Global Chief Brand Officer Dave Skena emphasized the company's commitment to celebrating democratic participation through this sweet offering.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 earnings results on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The company will host a conference call with management at 8:30AM ET on the same day. Investors can join via phone using conference ID 1277949 or listen to the live audio webcast on Krispy Kreme's investor relations website. A replay will be available within 24 hours after the call, along with the earnings press release and related materials.
Krispy Kreme® is celebrating the biggest supermoon of 2024 with a special Supermoon Super Doughnut, available only on October 17 at participating U.S. shops. This cosmic treat is inspired by the Hunter's Supermoon, which will be the closest the moon comes to Earth this year.
The Supermoon Super Doughnut features:
- An unglazed doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme™ filling
- Dipped in yellow icing
- Swirled with chocolate cookie pieces
Customers can purchase the doughnut individually or as part of a Supermoon Super Doughnuts specialty dozen, which includes six Supermoon Super Doughnuts and six Original Glazed® Doughnuts. The specialty dozen is available for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website, while supplies last.
This -time offer is Krispy Kreme's latest in a series of popular space-themed doughnuts, following previous creations like the Total Solar Eclipse Doughnut and the Artemis Moon Doughnut.
Krispy Kreme is celebrating the first phase of its expansion to McDonald's restaurants by offering a free Original Glazed® doughnut to anyone who shows a McDonald's receipt dated between Oct. 10 and 14 at participating U.S. Krispy Kreme shops nationwide. This promotion coincides with the arrival of Krispy Kreme doughnuts at Chicago-area McDonald's restaurants starting Oct. 15.
Three popular Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be available all day at participating McDonald's restaurants in Chicago: the Original Glazed® Doughnut, the Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnut, and the Chocolate Iced Kreme™ Filled Doughnut. These doughnuts will be delivered fresh daily.
Krispy Kreme plans to expand to more than 1,000 McDonald's restaurants by the end of this year and a total of 12,000 by the end of 2026.