Krispy Kreme has completed a reported $90 million agreement with joint venture partner WKS Restaurant Group, transferring 23 company-owned locations in California and Hawaii to the restaurant operator. The transaction supports Krispy Kreme’s broader strategy of reducing company-owned store operations while expanding through franchise partnerships. According to Restaurant Dive, the deal brings WKS Restaurant Group’s…
When Krispy Kreme announces a new shop opening, fans don’t just show up—they camp out. That’s exactly what happened in Redlands, California, as dozens of customers lined up with folding chairs and blankets on Monday night, eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the city’s newest Krispy Kreme Hot Light Theater Shop on Tuesday, August 19,…