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Krispy Kreme

Financing

At Krispy Kreme, high commodity and labor costs hit margins

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 10, 2021

The doughnut chain raised prices in September, for the second time this year, to offset its higher costs.

Food

Menu rollouts pick up the pace in October

 By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 12, 2021

Global flavors trend at Firehouse, Ledo Pizza and Cava; Newk’s, Sweetgreen and Dog Haus play up plants; Toasted Yolk and Eggs Up Grill go big on breakfast; and Krispy Kreme and Eureka get spooky.

Marketing

Krispy Kreme doubles down, literally, on vaccines

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 25, 2021

The doughnut chain said it would give vaccinated customers two free doughnuts any time next week.

Financing

Krispy Kreme finds success with fresh doughnuts

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 18, 2021

The newly public chain is generating more sales per location, thanks to more frequent deliveries of doughnuts through its “hub-and-spoke” system.

Financing

Krispy Kreme raises $500M in its IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2021

The doughnut chain priced its offering at $17 per share, which was below its expected range.

Financing

JAB Holdings heads for the exits

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 30, 2021

IPOs by JDE/Peet’s and Krispy Kreme, and perhaps Panera Bread, signal a major shift in strategy for a firm many thought had long-term aspirations, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Why restaurant companies are going public right now

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2021

Soaring valuations and a dearth of publicly traded consumer companies are setting the stage for a flurry of industry IPOs, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Krispy Kreme sets terms for a $600M IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2021

The company set terms for its upcoming offering and started talking to investors as it seeks a return to the public markets.

Financing

Krispy Kreme shifts away from franchising

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 03, 2021

The brand has seen significant revenue growth in recent years, but most of that has come from the acquisition of franchisee units, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Krispy Kreme files its $100M IPO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 01, 2021

The doughnut chain, which also owns Insomnia Cookies, says it will use the funds to pay down debt.

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