Krispy Kreme

Restaurateur Elon Musk aims to go where few business giants have succeeded

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 21, 2022

History shows deep pockets and past triumphs are no guarantee of conquering the peculiar world of foodservice. Here’s a look at past trainwrecks.

Leadership

Krispy Kreme promotes Josh Charlesworth to president, COO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 08, 2022

He will oversee the company's major markets and global growth. The doughnut chain has started a search for a new CFO.

Financing

When chains go from sizzle to fizzle

By Peter Romeo on May 17, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Dutch Bros’ stock price dropped 37% in a day last week. It’s far from the only public restaurant chain to go from an investor darling to a source of Wall Street consternation in one trading day. This week’s edition looks at two other examples.

Financing

Krispy Kreme finds that Twix can lift sales

By Jonathan Maze on May 12, 2022

The doughnut chain said that its attention-getting doughnuts, such as one stuffed with a Twix bar, and more locations can generate sales without major price hikes.

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Marketing

Why restaurant chains are flocking to Times Square

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 29, 2022

All but shut down during the pandemic, New York City’s tourist hub is now reenergized. And restaurants want a piece of the action.

Marketing

Weed, taxes and high gas prices give marketers plenty of hooks

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 13, 2022

Marketing Bites: Current events are offering some good fodder for discounts, Baskin-Robbins debuts a rebrand and more marketing news of the week.

Financing

Krispy Kreme takes delivery-only shops to the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 22, 2022

The doughnut chain is planning to open what it calls “dark shops” for delivery orders to the U.S. and Mexico this year after testing the idea in the U.K.

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