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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 (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.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) announces its third consecutive Tax Day promotion, offering customers significant savings on April 15. In-shop customers who purchase any dozen doughnuts at regular price can get a second Original Glazed® dozen for only the sales tax amount. Online customers can receive a free Original Glazed dozen with any dozen purchase using promo code TAXBREAK.
The promotion includes a limit of two dozen per guest for in-shop purchases and one free dozen for online orders through Krispy Kreme's app or website. The company is also maintaining availability of its Hoppy Easter Collection through retail locations and delivery services.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has launched its new 'Hoppy Easter' Collection, featuring three new bunny-themed doughnuts and one returning favorite.
The -time collection includes:
- Bunny Basket Doughnut - Original Glazed® with chocolate icing and buttercream
- Marshmallow Bunny Doughnut - Shell doughnut with marshmallow Kreme™ filling
- Bouncing Bunny Doughnut - Original Glazed® with blue icing
- Strawberry Iced Doughnut with Sprinkles
The Easter collection is available in-shop, for pickup, delivery via app and website, and in 6-count boxes at select retailers.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has announced a -time collaboration with Fruity PEBBLES™, launching the Fruity PEBBLES Milk Original Glazed® Doughnuts from April 3-6.
The new product features their classic ring doughnut coated with a Fruity PEBBLES Milk flavored glaze, designed to capture the sweet taste reminiscent of cereal milk. During the promotion, customers can purchase a dozen doughnuts for $5 with any regular-priced dozen purchase, with limits of two per in-shop visit and one per online order using promo code PEBBLES.
The collaboration, announced by Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme Chief Growth Officer, and Leah Broeders, Head of Licensing for Fruity PEBBLES, represents a strategic brand partnership combining signature elements from both companies. The doughnuts will be available in-shop and through Krispy Kreme's app and website for pickup or delivery.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) has announced its expansion into Brazil through a minority interest joint venture with Ipiranga's AmPm. The company will open its first shop in São Paulo's Avenida Juscelino Kubitschek neighborhood in late April 2024.
The expansion leverages AmPm's network of approximately 1,500 retail locations across Brazil, implementing Krispy Kreme's capital-light franchise strategy. The initial São Paulo location is expected to create 100 direct jobs, with additional positions planned as the brand expands throughout the country.
This partnership with AmPm, Brazil's largest convenience store chain, marks a significant milestone in Krispy Kreme's global expansion strategy, adding to its network of more than 30 international franchise partners worldwide.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has unveiled its new edition of the annual Chocomania Collection, launching March 19 at participating locations. The collection features three new doughnuts and one returning favorite, all made with HERSHEY'S milk chocolate icing.
The new offerings include:
- HERSHEY'S Chocolate Salted Caramel Cheesecake Doughnut with caramel cheesecake filling
- HERSHEY'S Chocolate Buttercreme Doughnut topped with chocolate curls
- HERSHEY'S Chocolate Chip Cookie Doughnut with cookie pieces and mini chocolate chips
- HERSHEY'S Classic Chocolate Doughnut (returning favorite)
The collection will be available for purchase in-shop, through the Krispy Kreme app and website for pickup or delivery, and in 6-pack boxes at select retailers.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) launches an exciting St. Patrick's Day celebration with four new festive doughnuts available for a time at participating locations. The special collection includes the Pot of Gold Doughnut, Over the Rainbow Doughnut, Choco-Shenanigans Doughnut, and St. Patty's Swirl Doughnut.
From March 15-17, customers can enjoy the return of the popular green O'riginal Glazed Doughnut. During this period, visitors wearing green can receive one free O'riginal Glazed Doughnut with no purchase required. Additionally, thousands of lucky customers nationwide will have the chance to win a 'Pot of Gold Pass', offering free Original Glazed doughnuts for a year (one dozen monthly from April 2025 through March 2026).
The collection is available in-shop, for pickup, delivery via app and website, and in select grocery stores as 6-packs.
Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) reported its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance. Full year net revenue reached $1.7 billion with 5.0% organic revenue growth, while Q4 organic revenue grew 1.8% to $400.6 million despite challenges.
The company faced significant headwinds from a cybersecurity incident that impacted Q4 revenue by an estimated $11 million and Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $10 million. For the full year, GAAP net income was $3.8 million compared to a loss of $36.6 million in 2023.
Krispy Kreme's expansion continues with global points of access increasing 24.1% to 17,557, including reaching over 1,900 McDonald's restaurants. The company is restructuring management teams, outsourcing U.S. logistics, and evaluating refranchising certain international markets to drive capital-efficient growth.
For 2025, Krispy Kreme forecasts net revenue of $1,550-$1,650 million, organic revenue growth of 5-7%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $180-$200 million, with leverage expected to trend toward 4.0x by year-end.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has announced a first-ever collaboration with Hulu to launch a -time Movie Snacks Doughnuts collection starting February 17. The collection features four new cinema-inspired doughnuts: Blue Raspberry Slush, Caramel Popcorn, Cookie Dough Superstar, and Candy Double Feature.
The doughnuts will be available in-shop, for pickup, and delivery through Krispy Kreme's app and website, both individually and by the dozen. Select retailers will also offer a 6-pack box option. As part of the promotion, Krispy Kreme is offering customers a chance to win a 1-year Hulu subscription.
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