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 (NYSE:DNUT) is celebrating its 88th birthday with a special promotion on Friday, July 18, 2025. Customers can purchase an Original Glazed® dozen for just 88 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price.
The promotion is limited to two dozen for in-shop and drive-thru purchases, and one dozen for online orders. Online customers can use the code BDAY for redemption at participating U.S. locations while supplies last.
Founded in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph, Krispy Kreme began by selling doughnuts to grocery stores and evolved into a direct-to-consumer model after installing a hole in the wall to sell fresh doughnuts to passersby attracted by the aroma.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) has launched its new "Hungry for Heroes" Collection in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, featuring three specially designed doughnuts inspired by DC Super Heroes: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
The limited-time collection is available at participating U.S. locations and includes: a Superman Doughnut filled with white Kreme and topped with blue icing and Superman-themed decorations, a Batman Doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme with black chocolate icing, and a Wonder Woman Doughnut featuring red raspberry icing with themed decorations.
From July 24-27, customers showing DC Super Hero appreciation at participating shops will receive one free Hungry for Heroes doughnut with any purchase.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) has announced key leadership changes effective July 11, 2025. Raphael Duvivier, current President of International operations, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Jeremiah Ashukian. Duvivier brings over 20 years of global experience and has been with Krispy Kreme since 2019 in various leadership roles.
Additionally, Alison Holder has been promoted to Chief Brand and Product Officer, taking over global marketing initiatives. Holder, with 25 years of Krispy Kreme experience, succeeds David Skena. The company remains focused on U.S. expansion through high-volume retail points and capital-light international franchise growth.
Krispy Kreme (NYSE:DNUT) is celebrating World Chocolate Day on July 7, 2025, by bringing back its popular Chocolate Glazed doughnuts, this time featuring HERSHEY'S chocolate glaze for the first time. This special offering will be available for one day only at participating U.S. locations.
The company is offering a special promotion where customers can get 50% off a dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. The doughnuts will be available in-shop and for pickup or delivery through Krispy Kreme's app and website while supplies last.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) and McDonald's USA have announced the termination of their partnership, effective July 2, 2025. The collaboration, which involved approximately 2,400 McDonald's restaurants, is ending due to profitability challenges for Krispy Kreme despite meeting McDonald's expectations.
While both companies maintained strong collaboration in execution, marketing, and training, Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth cited unsuccessful efforts to align costs with unit demand. Moving forward, Krispy Kreme will focus on expanding through high-volume retail points and capital-light international franchise growth. For McDonald's, the partnership represented a non-material part of their breakfast business.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) announces special graduation promotions for the Class of 2025. On May 28, 2025, graduating high school and college seniors wearing Class of 2025 apparel can receive a free Original Glazed® three-pack with no purchase necessary. Additionally, thousands of graduates will have the chance to win an "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" Dough-ploma, which offers free Original Glazed® dozens monthly for a year (June 2025 through May 2026).
The company is also offering $12 Original Glazed® dozens to all customers on May 28 (limit 4 per guest). In a separate promotion, K-12 students can receive up to six free doughnuts for A grades on their current report card throughout the summer.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) is bringing back its popular Strawberry Original Glazed® Doughnut from May 30 through June 1, 2025. The limited-time return comes after fans helped achieve a "high score" of 45,000 free Original Glazed® Doughnuts given away during Hot Light hours, as part of PAC-MAN's 45th birthday celebration.
The Strawberry Glazed Doughnut, first introduced in 2020, features the Original Glazed® transformed with a strawberry-flavored glaze. Customers can get a dozen Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts for $5 with any regular-priced dozen purchase. Additionally, on May 22, Krispy Kreme will offer a dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts for 25 cents with any regular-priced dozen purchase.