Opening marks the first Krispy Kreme shop in Africa, and 800th
internationally
Company Website:
http://www.krispykreme.com
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- (Business Wire)
The Hot Light was officially turned on in South Africa today with the
opening of the first Krispy Kreme® shop in all of Africa. The
Johannesburg opening also marks the 800th Krispy Kreme shop
to open outside of the U.S.
“We are proud to celebrate this milestone opening with our partner KK
Doughnuts SA, and their principal owners Fournews Developments (Pty)
Ltd., and John & Gerry’s Brands (Pty) Ltd.,” said Dan Beem, Krispy
Kreme’s Senior Vice President and President – International. “They are
experienced operators who understand what it means to deliver that
iconic Krispy Kreme experience. Under their leadership we are confident
that Krispy Kreme will quickly establish itself as the go-to sweet treat
brand in South Africa.”
The new Johannesburg shop offers an assortment of great tasting doughnut
varieties, including Krispy Kreme’s signature Original Glazed® doughnut,
and a wide range of coffees and beverages.
Fournews Developments currently operates six other brands throughout
South Africa such as Café Fino, Newscafe and Smooch frozen yogurt. They
have committed to opening 31 Krispy Kreme shops throughout South Africa
over the next five years.
Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed® doughnuts, great tasting coffee, and
other assorted sweet treats can be found in more than 1,000 shops in 25
countries.
About Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats,
including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in
Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the highest-quality
doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy
Kreme is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped
non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds.
Krispy Kreme has more than 1,000 retail shops in 25 countries. Krispy
Kreme is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KKD). For more
information about Krispy Kreme visit www.KrispyKreme.com.
Also visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme,
on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme,
and on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/KrispyKreme.
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Contacts:
Krispy Kreme
Darryl Carr, 336-726-8996
Sr. Director, Corporate
Communications
dcarr@krispykreme.com
Source: Krispy Kreme
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