My uncle just called, looking to open up Krispy Kreme...

[LOLyourFace]

In Massachusetts area... He would like to know what the exact qualifications are:

*business experience
*funding required
*etc etc..

He's been operating a breakfast place in Haverhill, MA for about a 12-13 years and he simply gave me a call. Help?

 

[fs5]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN A KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUT CORPORATION FRANCHISE.

Our current Area Developers have requested the rights to develop the majority of the smaller markets. The markets that they do not develop may be made available in the future. Until then, there are no franchise opportunities available in the United States.

Thank you for your interest in a Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation franchise. Please be advised that all inquiries must be directed to our franchise department in the Krispy Kreme corporate office in Winston-Salem, NC. We do not grant franchise rights or explore joint venture agreements without meeting potential franchisees in person. For additional information or to inquire about available markets, please call
1-800-4KRISPY.

For information about Krispy Kreme's expansion plans please visit "News Releases" found in the "Investor Relations" section of our website.

http://www.krispykreme.com/us.html

 

[Lager]

Isn't that Dunkin Donut territory?

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: coldcut
Isn't that Dunkin Donut territory?

LOL, like they need another Dunks in that area!

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Why did he ask you?

 

[brxndxn]

Why a Krispy Kreme? They've largely already saturated the market and are on a decline.

 

[ajpa123]

I had the impression that Krispy Kreme's business model was to be the leading donut sold in supermarkets, convenience stores... etc. The need stores to maintain a presence in the public eye and show people how fresh and greaat the donuts are, but i don't think they are all about competing directly with dunkin donuts.

Does anybody know? I would be interested in learning where they are heading.

 

[CraigRT]

KK = poo

 

[WobbleWobble]

They just opened up a store in the Vancouver area. Opening a few more in the province of British Columbia in a couple years.

 

[beatle]

KK > DD on all fronts, save coffee.

 

[geno]

Originally posted by: coldcut
Isn't that Dunkin Donut territory?

There's a KK out in Somerville... I'm patiently awaiting some more to open

 

[TitanDiddly]

There's no KK's around me in MA... we need one.

 

[bubbadu]

I would DIE for one in Vermont. My uncle is a millionare and we have tried to pitch the idea, but it looks like krispy kreme just won't come up here.

 

[ajpa123]

This thread is makin me hungry for Krispy Kreme.
It's about 15 minutes away.. in Cranston, RI .... I'm soooo tempted!

 

[SackOfAllTrades]

And lemme guess, somehow this whole experience has something to do with you and your gf.

 

[richardycc]

why dont you just buy their stocks?

 

[Anubis]

just what we need another sh!tty dognut shop

 

[ajpa123]

Originally posted by: Anubis
just what we need another sh!tty dognut shop

LOL

 

[Ikonomi]

Originally posted by: beatle
KK > DD on all fronts, save coffee.

Huge Krispy Kreme fan. I have heard that DD has better cake donuts, but I'm not a cake donut fan, really. It's said that Houston is a cake donut town, of course... I don't know.

Too bad no franchises are available... boo. But I guess they know their business better than I do.

 

[stev0]

chipotle would be better

 

[sygyzy]

We appreciate your interest in franchising with Krispy Kreme and regret
> that
> we have already made commitments for all major markets throughout the U.S.
> and Canada. Additionally, our commitments extend to any future
> development
> of major market areas.
>
> However, because of the consumer demand for Krispy Kreme products, we are
> in
> the process of finalizing our Small Market strategy (those markets with a
> population of at least 150,000 but less than 250,000). Our goal is to
> develop the remaining U.S. areas with stores in every market and expect to
> make an announcement in the near future regarding our Small Market
> expansion
> plans.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
We appreciate your interest in franchising with Krispy Kreme and regret
> that
> we have already made commitments for all major markets throughout the U.S.
> and Canada. Additionally, our commitments extend to any future
> development
> of major market areas.
> > However, because of the consumer demand for Krispy Kreme products, we are
> in
> the process of finalizing our Small Market strategy (those markets with a
> population of at least 150,000 but less than 250,000). Our goal is to
> develop the remaining U.S. areas with stores in every market and expect to
> make an announcement in the near future regarding our Small Market
> expansion
> plans.

welcome to an hour ago (see my post).

 

[yllus]

Originally posted by: SackOfAllTrades
And lemme guess, somehow this whole experience has something to do with you and your gf.

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: fivespeed5

Originally posted by: sygyzy
We appreciate your interest in franchising with Krispy Kreme and regret
> that
> we have already made commitments for all major markets throughout the U.S.
> and Canada. Additionally, our commitments extend to any future
> development
> of major market areas.
> > However, because of the consumer demand for Krispy Kreme products, we are
> in
> the process of finalizing our Small Market strategy (those markets with a
> population of at least 150,000 but less than 250,000). Our goal is to
> develop the remaining U.S. areas with stores in every market and expect to
> make an announcement in the near future regarding our Small Market
> expansion
> plans.

welcome to an hour ago (see my post).

Sorry stud.

 

[sygyzy]

5 Million Dollars