International

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

Krispy Kreme was founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is a leading branded specialty retailer of premium-quality doughnuts, including our signature Original Glazed®.

Currently, there are a number of Krispy Kreme international franchise opportunities available around the world. Are you interested in becoming a Krispy Kreme international franchisee? While the specific requirements may vary somewhat from country to country, the type of franchisee does not. We are looking for someone who:

  • Is passionate about the Krispy Kreme brand and products
  • Has a proven track record of running a successful business - preferably in the retail or restaurant industries
  • Is highly committed to providing great customer service
  • Is a resident in the country/territory of interest and has a strong understanding of the local culture
  • Has the financial resources to fund a multi-unit store development plan

If you meet these criteria, we'd love to talk with you further about Krispy Kreme. Please send us the following information:

  • A complete CV/resume for you and all proposed partners
  • Information on your retail/food service experience
  • A brief summary of the reasons why you believe Krispy Kreme would be successful in your country/territory
  • Verification of financial resources available to you to execute a multi-unit development plan

You may contact us by U.S. mail at:

International Franchise Information
President, International
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation
370 Knollwood Street, Suite 500
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

We appreciate your understanding that we are unable to respond to all letters regarding franchise information. Therefore, should development be considered in your country, and you meet the basic requirements, you will be contacted at that time for further discussion. We are only able to respond to inquiries which strictly meet the criteria. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Krispy Kreme.

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.

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