Animal 172, Have you tried the donut of the month yet? Bacon Cheeseburger Glazed. You'll love 'em.
Posted on 10/14/2009 8:48:23 AM PDT by ETL
Krispy Kreme had been a popular doughnut chain in the South since 1937, but remained unknown to the rest of us until about 1996. That's when the first Krispy Kreme popped up in New York City, on West 23rd Street. ..."
Krispy Kreme stock hit a high of about $49 in 2003. Then it started on a long downward spiral, losing about 90% of its value.
This company had problems that had nothing to do with its doughnut recipe.
It over-expanded and took on crushing debt. There were allegations of management misconduct. Some franchises went bankrupt. Competition was fierce in the cheap eats category. More people started consuming healthy foods.
In short, Krispy Kreme managed to lose money selling something that is both cheap and delicious.
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Were you married to them too?
I miss Spudnuts. http://gardnerhistory.com/spudnuts/
My parents used to have one in Richland Center, WI.
I'd rather eat a dog shite sandwich than either of those two products of modern chemistry.
Less than 20% sugars actually. The same as any other glazed doughnut.
They may be over rated, but they are not any more sugared than anyone else’s doughnuts.
Krispy Kreme Celebrates Obama with Free “Freedom of Choice” Donuts
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2165801/posts
“But Dad, my heart hurts.”
“I said butter your bacon!”
I used to actually go to this particular KK outlet on PdL. Nothing like a dozen fresh glazed with a quart of cold milk!
I have never tasted a Krispy Kreme donut. Should I?
“What...are you some kind of Communist?”
I don’t think so. I just don’t like those donuts. That will leave more for you.
In the early 2000s, the Los Angeles Kings hockey club had a special promotion...if the team shut out the opposition during the first period (in other words, putting up a “doughnut” on the board), fans could take their ticket stub to Krispy Kreme, for a half dozen free regular glazed.
Since the team was relatively good defensively then, at least in the first period, that promotion didn’t last long.
All that to say, I have never EVER paid for a KK donut. Probably never will. On the rare occasions that I get donuts, it is from the local shop, and even then only certain ones.
It was worse than that, it was called their “Freedom of Choice” promotion and ran through Jan 22nd... the anniversay of Roe v. Wade.
I have a personal boycott on Krispy Kreme (which I love) because of that.
Animal 172, Have you tried the donut of the month yet? Bacon Cheeseburger Glazed. You'll love 'em.
One of my parents’ neighbors is a member of the family who founded KK...she sold her stock about 4 years ago for $10M. Don’t think she was too happy that came out in the Business section of the paper. LOL. Whenever my nephew comes to Mobile from Cincinnati the first thing he does after leaving the airport is stop at KK....he is addicted to those things....
Egads man !!!
Never had one, but am willing to try. Never mind. I just said I would never eat another KK donut.
I agree... the few Krispy Kreme doughnuts I've had were mediocre to awful. Why have they supposedly been so popular all these years?
LOL!! Now that's funny! I actually went through the entire range of feelings you described with one doughnut.
I wish she'd whip up a couple for her idol Jimmuh Carter.
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