Privacy Policy.

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with this website, including when you submit a franchise inquiry, complete an application, or contact the Franchise Development Team.

Information You Provide

• Name, email address, phone number, and country
• Company or organization name and ownership structure
• Business and operational experience
• Financial capacity and investment readiness information
• Proposed market, territory, and development plans
• Any other information you choose to submit

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.

Information collected through this website is used for legitimate business purposes related to franchise development, including:

• Reviewing and evaluating franchise applications and inquiries
• Communicating with prospective franchise partners
• Assessing market suitability and territory availability
• Conducting franchise development due diligence
• Improving website functionality and user experience
• Complying with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
• Protecting against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Information submitted through this website may be shared with affiliated entities, franchise development partners, service providers, and professional advisors who assist with the franchise development process. Sharing is limited to the purposes described in this policy.

We do not sell personal information. Information may also be disclosed when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Krispy Kreme, its affiliates, partners, or others.

This website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to support website functionality, measure site performance, and improve user experience. Cookies may also be used to understand how visitors interact with the website.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect information submitted through this website. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the applicable legal requirements.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to restrict or object to certain processing
• The right to data portability where applicable
• The right to withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this policy. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

Information submitted through this website may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect information transferred internationally.

This website is intended for business and franchise development purposes and is not directed to children. Information is not knowingly collected from children under the age required by applicable law. If you believe a child has submitted information through this website, please contact us so the information can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner sites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact the Franchise Development Team.