Krispy Kreme is pushing its machinery to boost efficiency and reverse a period of missed sales targets and profit losses. The company is trying to boost efficiency with automation but found some tasks
I remembered reading an article about 15 years ago that Krispy Kreme was so highly profitable because of the automation and their donuts were about 30% smaller than the mom and pop donut shops.
Up to 2020 I remember going to Krispy Kreme and get their #2 special which was 2 dozen donuts and a drink for $22. Now for the 2 dozen donuts it is twice the amount ($44) and no drink.
I know that Krispy Kreme have partnerships with Walmart, Ralphs, Albertsons, etc. The problem is that I have never seen any donut packs that is made that same day. It is usually a day or two old because you can see the shape of the donuts starting to shrivel. On top of that you have to pay a premium
They should test “glazed only” locations where they only sell original glazed with an upgraded coffee/ matcha bar. Lower the labor cost of making so many doughnuts, only focus on the original glazed and an aesthetic coffee/matcha.
I used to live ‘sorta’ near a KC (outside Philly). Never heard of them and stopped in on a whim. OMG - the store wasn’t that close to me but … I … didn’t… care. I would look for excuses to drive into that neighborhood (which was the next county over). I would eat at least 4 (if not more) in one sitting. Of course I felt sick afterwards (sugar rush) but it was worth it. When that light would flash ‘Fresh’ my car would just automatically pull over (hands free). I no longer live anywhere near a store. I MISS THEM.
I only want one when the hot light is on. Last time I tried, I got cold and old donuts. Forget everything else! Just make them to order and there’s your highest quality.
What does a British guy know about donuts. Get an Asian donut shop owner. They will turn around this company. The best donuts I’ve had have been at Asian owned donut shops.
DO it right, don't get rid of people, the donuts are FANTASTIC, love em and have for decades now. I'm from the East Coast where Dunkin Donuts is a thing but when i came west in the late 90's to the Portland area i found Krispy Kreme because a van used to drive them down from Seattle, once we got our own KKR store it was and is now wonderful.
If you need an address to send the donuts that didnt make the cut, let me know.
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Up to 2020 I remember going to Krispy Kreme and get their #2 special which was 2 dozen donuts and a drink for $22. Now for the 2 dozen donuts it is twice the amount ($44) and no drink.
I know that Krispy Kreme have partnerships with Walmart, Ralphs, Albertsons, etc. The problem is that I have never seen any donut packs that is made that same day. It is usually a day or two old because you can see the shape of the donuts starting to shrivel. On top of that you have to pay a premium