Krispy-Kreme is a privately held doughnut/confectionery franchise. Krispy- Kreme became public stock in 2000 and a test doughnut-making store in a Wal- Mart supercenter in 2003. In the same year they also spread to Australia, the first store outside of North America.

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Krispy-Kreme Franchise Opportunities - History

On July 13th, 1937 Vernon Rudolph opened a quaint doughnut company in Winston- Salem, North Carolina. Starting out only supplying local grocers, the bakery soon began attracting customers in search of a super-fresh, warm glazed snack. During the 1950's the doughnut making process transformed from all hand-cut doughnuts to a smooth mechanized Krispy-Kreme automatic doughnut cutter. In 1962 the doughnut cutting process was again changed to a pressurized dough hopper that pumped dough rings out onto trays. Becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Beatrice Foods Company of Chicago in 1976, Krispy- Kreme was bought back by a small group in 1986. This did not affect the headquarters which has always remained in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Krispy-Kreme Franchise Cost and Initial Investment 

Income

The initial investments to opening a Krispy Kreme franchise ranges from $275,000 to $1,911,250. Krispy Kreme franchise applicants must have financial resources to fund multi-unit store development plans including $300,000 in liquid assets. Company-owned locations improved 5.2% to mark the third straight year.

Krispy-Kreme Franchise Business Opportunities: Other Information

In the United States Krispy-Kreme is looking for franchise applicants in Chicago, Buffalo/Rochester, Harrisburg/Lancaster/York and Houston markets. Recently, Krispy-Kreme has focused on expanding outside of the United States and has also added an emphasis on providing hot, caffeinated beverages. Krispy-Kreme has returned to a sustained period of profitability and has a steadily growing international market.