Krispy Kreme, Inc.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain, renowned for its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Founded in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the company's mission is "to make the most awesome doughnuts on the planet every single day" and "to touch and enhance lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme." While maintaining a significant operational presence in Winston-Salem, its corporate headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The company's core offerings include a wide variety of doughnuts, coffee, and other beverages, available through its network of company-owned and franchised shops. Krispy Kreme operates an omnichannel business model, extending its reach through online ordering for pickup and delivery, partnerships with leading retailers such as grocery and convenience stores, and catering and fundraising services. The brand has a global footprint, operating in over 40 countries worldwide.

Krispy Kreme became publicly traded again on the Nasdaq in July 2021 under the ticker symbol DNUT, having previously been private under JAB Holding Company. Recent notable developments include a significant partnership with McDonald's, announced in March 2024, to gradually roll out Krispy Kreme doughnuts to all McDonald's locations nationwide by the end of 2026. In early 2025, the company announced global leadership changes, including new appointments for Chief Operating Officer, Chief Growth Officer, President of International, and Chief Product Officer, under CEO Josh Charlesworth, to support its capital-light expansion strategy. Additionally, in early 2026, Krispy Kreme advanced its turnaround strategy by refranchising Western U.S. operations and exiting Japan, using the proceeds primarily for debt reduction.