Welcome to our dedicated page for Krispy Kreme news (Ticker: DNUT), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Krispy Kreme stock.
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) generates a steady stream of brand, product, and financial news as a global sweet treat company centered on its Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and operating in more than 40 countries, the company regularly issues updates that reflect both its consumer-facing promotions and its corporate strategy.
On this page, readers can follow DNUT news ranging from limited-time doughnut collections and menu refreshes to refranchising agreements and quarterly financial results. Recent announcements have highlighted seasonal offerings such as the Winter Seasonal Collection, featuring flavors like Caramel Dulce, Chocolate Truffle, Raspberry Cheesecake, and Cinnamon Sugar Cake doughnuts, as well as collaborations like the Krispy Kreme x Peanuts® Collection with Snoopy- and Charlie Brown–inspired doughnuts.
Investors and customers can also track strategic and financial developments, including Krispy Kreme’s turnaround plan focused on profitable U.S. expansion, capital-light international franchise growth, and refranchising transactions such as the agreement for Unison Capital, Inc. to purchase the company’s operations in Japan. Earnings releases and conference call announcements provide insight into metrics like organic revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Global Points of Access.
News items frequently cover marketing campaigns and promotions, including Day of the Dozens, World Kindness Day offers, New Year deals, and menu expansion supported by campaigns like Montell Jordan’s “This is How We Dozen” remix. For anyone tracking Krispy Kreme’s brand activity, product innovation, and corporate updates, this news feed offers a centralized view of the latest DNUT developments and official communications.
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.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has launched a special Minis for Mom Collection for Mother's Day 2025, available from May 6 through May 11. The collection features four new mini doughnut varieties:
- Mini Strawberry Sunshine Doughnut with strawberry icing and yellow buttercreme
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight Doughnut with cookie crumble and cookie dough buttercreme
- Mini Chocolate Iced Yellow Heart Doughnut with yellow icing heart
- Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut with yellow vanilla icing and pink sugar
The collection is available in-shop, for pickup/delivery via app and website in 2-count and 16-count boxes, and in 8-pack boxes at select grocery stores.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) announces a special one-day promotion offering free Original Glazed® doughnuts to all customers on May 7, 2025, coinciding with the REAL ID deadline. The promotion requires no purchase or identification and is available at participating locations through in-store visits or drive-thru. The initiative aims to alleviate stress for Americans rushing to obtain their REAL IDs at DMVs. Customers are limited to one free doughnut per person during the promotion.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings announcement for Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the results.
Investors can access presentation slides before the webcast through the investor relations website at investors.krispykreme.com. Registration is required for the conference call and webcast. A replay of the webcast and presentation materials will be available on the website for 12 months following the call.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) announced a refreshed slate of directors for its Board, nominating four new members to support the company's transformation strategy. Bernardo Hees, former CEO of Kraft Heinz Company and Burger King Worldwide, leads the new nominations and will chair the Strategy & Operating Committee following the Annual Meeting on June 17, 2025.
The nine-member Board will include new nominees Patrick Grismer (former CFO of Starbucks), Easwaran Sundaram (former Chief Digital and Technology Officer at JetBlue), and Gordon von Bretten (Senior Partner at JAB Holding Company). Current directors Josh Charlesworth, Marissa Andrada, Patricia Capel, David Deno, and Gerhard Pleuhs will stand for reelection.
The Board refresh aims to support management in executing Krispy Kreme's transformation, focusing on two primary growth opportunities: profitable U.S. expansion and capital-light international growth.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has launched its new Craving Cheesecake Collection, featuring three -edition doughnuts available from April 22 at participating locations. The collection includes:
- Strawberry Dream Cheesecake Doughnut with cheesecake Kreme™ filling and strawberry icing
- Cookies & Kreme™ Cheesecake Doughnut featuring cookies & Kreme™ cheesecake filling
- Caramel Delight Cheesecake Doughnut with cinnamon sugar and cheesecake buttercreme
The new collection is available for purchase in-shop, through the Krispy Kreme app and website for pickup or delivery, and in 6-pack boxes at select retailers.