Posted on 03/26/2024 9:30:03 AM PDT by Red Badger
March 26 (UPI) -- Krispy Kreme announced Tuesday it would partner with McDonald's to sell their fresh doughnuts daily.
The new partnership is set to roll out starting later in 2024, with nationwide availability expected by the end of 2026. The move will allow Krispy Kreme to more than double the locations where their donuts are currently served, it said in a statement.
The rollout follows an earlier test run at 160 McDonald's restaurants in the Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky areas where "consumer demand exceeded expectations."
Currently, those pilot restaurants are the only McDonalds's locations that serve Krispy Kreme doughnuts.
Tariq Hassan, McDonald's USA's Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer called the partnership "an exciting next step in that journey and a chance to unlock new business opportunities in the breakfast category."
Three signature Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be available, individually, or in boxes of six, starting at breakfast and lasting throughout the day, including the original glazed, a chocolate iced with sprinkles and a chocolate iced, cream filled doughnut.
Krispy Kreme President and CEO Josh Charlesworth said partnering with McDonald's on a national scale will provide their customers "unprecedented daily access."
To celebrate, Krispy Kreme is giving away one free Original Glazed Doughnut to all guests who visit U.S. Krispy Kreme shops between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Job security for cardiologists everywhere š
KK way too sweet and I like sweet
Our nearest KK is 15 miles away. Just far enough for me to be safe....................
Is Chris Christie gonna do the commercials for this?
we have a few asian owned donut shops in O-side and they also have croissants and fritters. why would anyone buy KK?
Publix sells them cold in boxes, but they are not the same as fresh and hot!.............
Will the Krispy Kreme machines start breaking down?
Lol I honestly thought of Chris Christie first, thought it didn’t make sense and then the donut came to mind lol.
I’ll take two.........................
The Bee or not The Bee? /rhetorical question.
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Thought it was an article about Chris Christie from the headline. I’ve been calling him “Christie Cream” since he turned against Trump.
And good on McD and KK for considering innovative ideas. Only time will tell if this combo will work but you can't find out unless you give it a try.
LoL
I suspect doughnuts contributed heavily to my 90% blocked LAD artery and resulting stent.....the other being Mcds sausage biscuits.....both are few and far between for me these days. š
Boy!... ain't that the TRUTH!
My doctor said it was bread that causes cholesterol.
So I eat less bread......................
I’ll bet Dunkin’ Donuts is nervous.
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