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Krispy Kreme.
American global doughnut company and coffeehouse chain
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Earlier this month
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Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign went viral, linking American and Opendoor to the meme stock phenomenon alongside Krispy Kreme.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Both Dairy Queen and Krispy Kreme are selling seasonal desserts.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme and Applegreen are growing their fresh delivery business while facing economic challenges in Ireland.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme stock is listed on Nasdaq, and One World Trade Center is located in New York.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Krispy Kreme announced it is forming partnerships and collaborations within the United States.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme secured business orders for fundraisers on August 12, 2026.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme plans to expand its business through partnerships with Walmart and Target.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme announced new franchise markets in Mauritius, Estonia, and Netherlands, while expanding on Target.com.Some support3 reports
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Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, and Dairy Queen are competing in the fall beverage market.Some support2 reports
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Influencers are using Instagram to market Krispy Kreme products.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme appointed Lori as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Nicholas as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme is planning to open its first location in the Netherlands.Some support2 reports
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Krispy Kreme and Girl Scouts of the USA are collaborating to launch a limited-time doughnut collection.Some support3 reports
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Krispy Kreme, Burger King, and 7-Eleven are competing against each other using promotional pricing strategies.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Krispy Kreme and Cracker Barrel are currently offering promotional deals.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme and Cadbury are collaborating to release a limited-edition doughnut.Some support2 reports
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Krispy Kreme is capitalizing on national holiday sentiment and market trends.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme stock was purchased by Bernardo Hees on June 5th, and the trading was reported on the electronic stock exchange on June 17th.Some support2 reports
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Krispy Kreme and Burger King are offering special holiday food deals.Some support1 report
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Following guidance from the Fed on August 22, 2025, market caution is noted regarding the impact on companies including RingCentral, SoundHound AI, and Wix.com.Well supported17 reports
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Social media buzz, including from Wallstreetbets, fueled investment in Krispy Kreme, with one investor spending $100,000 in the company's shares.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bernardo Hees purchased shares of Krispy Kreme stock on June 6, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Krispy Kreme, Robinhood, AMC, GoPro, and KSS were cited as examples of meme stocks during the mania that peaked around August 2025.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and Opendoor were cited in the meme stock frenzy, while Citadel Securities tracked retail trading trends.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Krispy Kreme is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Some support3 reports
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Krispy Kreme, headquartered in Charlotte, offers themed doughnuts celebrating DC Super Heroes and promotions coinciding with a San Diego celebration.Speculative1 report
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Krispy Kreme and McDonald's announced a partnership between the two companies.Speculative1 report
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Krispy Kreme ended its distribution deal with McDonald's and is pursuing new retail channels to offset losses.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Isaiah Austin, representing Bank of America, was involved in an event on June 27, 2025.Speculative1 report
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Krispy Kreme used HERSHEY’S chocolate glaze for a limited time.Speculative1 report
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Jeremiah Ashukian left Krispy Kreme on July 3, 2025, to pursue a private opportunity.Speculative1 report
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Raphael Duvivier was named Chief Financial Officer of Krispy Kreme on July 3, 2025.Speculative1 report
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Josh Charlesworth was appointed CEO of Krispy Kreme on August 14, 2025.Well supported5 reports
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Sonic and Krispy Kreme offered promotions on July 4th, including free shakes and free donuts.Speculative1 report
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Both Krispy Kreme and Bloomin' Brands experienced stock declines due to concerns over US tariffs.Speculative1 report
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Krispy Kreme and Skillz were featured as stocks under review on July 11, 2025.Some support1 report
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Vernon Rudolph founded the company Krispy Kreme on July 18, 2025.Some support1 report
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Retail investors are discussing various stocks, including Krispy Kreme and GoPro, amid Federal Reserve actions and meme stock trends.Some support1 report
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Maria Rivera gained experience with Krispy Kreme and Darden Restaurants in 2025, while Starbird expanded into Chicago.Some support1 report
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A look at the meme stock phenomenon, using GameStop as an origin point, while also examining the competitive pressures on traditional retail chains like Kohl's and Macy's.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Kohl's and Krispy Kreme were cited as part of the 'DORKs' meme stock group.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme and GoPro surged in the latest meme stock frenzy, prompting Reuters to request comment from Eric Jackson's fund.Some support2 reports
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Krispy Kreme and Croc announced a collaboration offering limited-edition clogs and free doughnuts.Well supported3 reports
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Tesla, Google, Krispy Kreme, and GoPro are facing scrutiny due to high share costs and their inclusion in meme stock hype.Some support1 report
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A new blockchain project involving Bitcoin, Goldman Sachs, and Krispy Kreme was announced on July 26, 2025, causing a 39% rally in a matter of hours.Some support1 report
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Gill's posts on August 1, 2025, caused surges in troubled companies, including AMC and Krispy Kreme, which were facing fundamental financial issues.Some support1 report
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M&A activity is driving industry consolidation among restaurant concepts, with news originating from San Francisco.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme and El Pollo Loco are both classified in the traditional fast food segment, with Krispy Kreme showing strong recent performance.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme's nationwide delivery deal with McDonald's backfired, leading to a new partnership test run in Louisville.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Krispy Kreme dissolved its partnership with McDonald's after determining that the costs associated with the deal were unsustainable.Some support9 reports
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Krispy Kreme reported revenue growth driven by successful international expansion into markets including Japan, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and France.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme and PSL offered pumpkin spice seasonal items in August 2025.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, Shake Shack, and Bloomin' Brands are benefiting from market conditions where steady inflation fuels expectations of interest rate cuts.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme launched a themed doughnut collection in partnership with Harry Potter.Some support1 report
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Krispy Kreme and 7-Eleven launched a limited-edition doughnut collection as part of a new partnership.Some support1 report
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Texas Instruments was founded in the US, Krispy Kreme is a well-known fast-food chain, and John Bean designs equipment for food processing.Some support2 reports
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Krispy Kreme faced headwinds following the cancellation of a high-profile partnership, leading to an analyst rating downgrade.Well supported4 reports
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Krispy Kreme announced the sale of its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies, with proceeds finalized on August 29, 2025.Some support1 report
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Around Krispy Kreme this week
News at the entities that move Krispy Kreme most-
McDonald's TransactionalBoth Burger King and McDonald's are currently being evaluated in the sandwich market.Moves Krispy Kreme
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JPMorgan Chase OperationalGoldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America are competing in the global investment banking sector.Moves Krispy Kreme
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David StructuralA dog involved in a severe flood event interacted with FEMA regarding post-disaster recovery.Moves Krispy Kreme
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SoundHound OperationalSoundHound is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, and its CEO has outlined the company's acquisition strategy.Moves Krispy Kreme
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Target Corporation OperationalTarget struggles compared to Costco's valuation.Moves Krispy Kreme
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7-Eleven OperationalAcademic analysis was provided regarding the viability of businesses competing in the Taiwanese convenience store market.Moves Krispy Kreme
Connections
The 40 strongest of 119, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Josh Charlesworth Structural
Josh Charlesworth serves as the CEO and leader of Krispy Kreme, driving company strategy and turnaround plans.
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Deno Structural
Deno serves as a director on the Krispy Kreme board of company.
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Nasdaq Structural
Krispy Kreme maintains its public market presence by listing and trading its shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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Raphael Structural
Raphael serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Krispy Kreme.
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Mauritius Operational
Krispy Kreme is actively expanding its franchise and business operations into the market of Mauritius.
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Bernardo Hees Transactional
Bernardo Hees has repeatedly purchased shares of Krispy Kreme stock.
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SEC Structural
Krispy Kreme operates under the regulatory oversight and filing requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Netherlands Operational
Krispy Kreme is actively expanding its franchise and operational presence within the Netherlands market.
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McDonald's Transactional
Krispy Kreme and McDonald's engaged in a distribution partnership where Krispy Kreme supplied doughnuts, but the deal was terminated due to unsustainable costs and lack of profitability.
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Nicholas Structural
Krispy Kreme appointed Nicholas as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), establishing a formal employment dependency.
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David Structural
David holds a seat on the board of directors for Krispy Kreme.
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Estonia Operational
Krispy Kreme is actively expanding its market presence in Estonia through franchising and secured business deals.
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El Pollo Loco Operational
Both companies operate in the traditional fast food segment and are active competitors in the market.
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SoundHound Operational
SoundHound provides software solutions used in Krispy Kreme's restaurant drive-through operations via an experimental partnership.
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Target Corporation Operational
Krispy Kreme utilizes Target's retail platform for product distribution, with plans for continued expansion.
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7-Eleven Operational
The two companies are active competitors who also utilize shared retail partners and market channels.
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Dairy Queen Operational
Dairy Queen and Krispy Kreme are actively competing for market share in the seasonal dessert and beverage segments.
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Instagram Operational
Krispy Kreme utilizes Instagram as a marketing channel for its product promotion via influencers.
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Starbucks Operational
The two companies are actively competing for market share within the fall beverage market.
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Cadbury Operational
The companies are actively collaborating on the joint product development and market launch of a limited-edition doughnut.
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JPMorgan Chase Operational
JPMorgan Chase has issued multiple stock downgrades on Krispy Kreme, citing execution risks.
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Ireland Shared context
Krispy Kreme conducts its retail sales exclusively within the market of Ireland and is subject to its economic conditions.
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Lori Structural
Krispy Kreme formally appointed Lori as Chief Product Officer.
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Walmart Transactional
Krispy Kreme is planning to expand its market reach and supply chain through partnerships with Walmart.
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Costco Operational
Krispy Kreme and Costco are engaged in a partnership to expand delivery routes and pursue new retail channels.
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Burger King Operational
Krispy Kreme and Burger King actively compete in the fast-food market through promotional pricing and holiday deals.
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Tesco Operational
The two companies are actively growing their fresh delivery business through partnerships in the market.
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Harry Potter Operational
Krispy Kreme and Harry Potter partnered to launch a limited-edition themed doughnut collection.
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Crocs, Inc. Operational
The companies actively collaborated to introduce and launch a limited-edition product.
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StockTwits Mentioned together
Krispy Kreme stock is discussed and tracked via retail sentiment on the StockTwits platform.
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MarketBeat Mentioned together
MarketBeat aggregates and provides financial data related to Krispy Kreme.
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U.K. Shared context
The operational context of Krispy Kreme is shown to be influenced by the economic and political health of the U.K. market.
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ORTEX Mentioned together
ORTEX reports market data, specifically short interest trends, regarding Krispy Kreme.
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North Carolina Shared context
Krispy Kreme operates within the geographic and cultural context of North Carolina.
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Kash Patel Transactional
Kash Patel purchased stock in Krispy Kreme while under investigation.
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Cracker Barrel Operational
Krispy Kreme and Cracker Barrel actively compete in the market by offering promotional deals.
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GoPro Mentioned together
Both companies are frequently mentioned together as speculative meme stocks in market hype.
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Gelatissimo Operational
Gelatissimo and Krispy Kreme engage in collaborations that generate social media buzz and customer interest.
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Applegreen Mentioned together
Evidence describes Krispy Kreme's growth in delivery business without mentioning Applegreen.
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Jeff Anderson Mentioned together
No direct coupling or relationship between the entities was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- Niche beverage trends and collaborations are influencing consumer choices and are increasingly vital in hospitality meals.
- North Carolina is being recognized for its local culture and industries, with the town of Boone cited for its Equinox time.
- Both Dairy Queen and Krispy Kreme are selling seasonal desserts.
- Krispy Kreme and Applegreen are growing their fresh delivery business while facing economic challenges in Ireland.
- Krispy Kreme stock is listed on Nasdaq, and One World Trade Center is located in New York.
August 2026
7 events- Krispy Kreme announced it is forming partnerships and collaborations within the United States.
- Krispy Kreme secured business orders for fundraisers on August 12, 2026.
- Krispy Kreme plans to expand its business through partnerships with Walmart and Target.
- Krispy Kreme announced new franchise markets in Mauritius, Estonia, and Netherlands, while expanding on Target.com.
- Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, and Dairy Queen are competing in the fall beverage market.
- Influencers are using Instagram to market Krispy Kreme products.
- Krispy Kreme appointed Lori as Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Nicholas as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
July 2026
6 events- Krispy Kreme and Girl Scouts of the USA are collaborating to launch a limited-time doughnut collection.
- Krispy Kreme, Burger King, and 7-Eleven are competing against each other using promotional pricing strategies.
- Krispy Kreme and Cracker Barrel are currently offering promotional deals.
- Krispy Kreme and Cadbury are collaborating to release a limited-edition doughnut.
- Krispy Kreme is capitalizing on national holiday sentiment and market trends.
- Krispy Kreme and Burger King are offering special holiday food deals.
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June 2026
42 events- Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign went viral, linking American and Opendoor to the meme stock phenomenon alongside Krispy Kreme.
- Krispy Kreme is planning to open its first location in the Netherlands.
- Krispy Kreme stock was purchased by Bernardo Hees on June 5th, and the trading was reported on the electronic stock exchange on June 17th.
- Following guidance from the Fed on August 22, 2025, market caution is noted regarding the impact on companies including RingCentral, SoundHound AI, and Wix.com.
- Social media buzz, including from Wallstreetbets, fueled investment in Krispy Kreme, with one investor spending $100,000 in the company's shares.
- Bernardo Hees purchased shares of Krispy Kreme stock on June 6, 2026.
- Krispy Kreme, Robinhood, AMC, GoPro, and KSS were cited as examples of meme stocks during the mania that peaked around August 2025.
- Krispy Kreme, GoPro, and Opendoor were cited in the meme stock frenzy, while Citadel Securities tracked retail trading trends.
- Krispy Kreme is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Krispy Kreme, headquartered in Charlotte, offers themed doughnuts celebrating DC Super Heroes and promotions coinciding with a San Diego celebration.
- Krispy Kreme and McDonald's announced a partnership between the two companies.
- Krispy Kreme ended its distribution deal with McDonald's and is pursuing new retail channels to offset losses.
- Isaiah Austin, representing Bank of America, was involved in an event on June 27, 2025.
- Krispy Kreme used HERSHEY’S chocolate glaze for a limited time.
- Jeremiah Ashukian left Krispy Kreme on July 3, 2025, to pursue a private opportunity.
- Raphael Duvivier was named Chief Financial Officer of Krispy Kreme on July 3, 2025.
- Josh Charlesworth was appointed CEO of Krispy Kreme on August 14, 2025.
- Sonic and Krispy Kreme offered promotions on July 4th, including free shakes and free donuts.
- Both Krispy Kreme and Bloomin' Brands experienced stock declines due to concerns over US tariffs.
- Krispy Kreme and Skillz were featured as stocks under review on July 11, 2025.
- Vernon Rudolph founded the company Krispy Kreme on July 18, 2025.
- Retail investors are discussing various stocks, including Krispy Kreme and GoPro, amid Federal Reserve actions and meme stock trends.
- Maria Rivera gained experience with Krispy Kreme and Darden Restaurants in 2025, while Starbird expanded into Chicago.
- A look at the meme stock phenomenon, using GameStop as an origin point, while also examining the competitive pressures on traditional retail chains like Kohl's and Macy's.
- Kohl's and Krispy Kreme were cited as part of the 'DORKs' meme stock group.
- Krispy Kreme and GoPro surged in the latest meme stock frenzy, prompting Reuters to request comment from Eric Jackson's fund.
- Krispy Kreme and Croc announced a collaboration offering limited-edition clogs and free doughnuts.
- Tesla, Google, Krispy Kreme, and GoPro are facing scrutiny due to high share costs and their inclusion in meme stock hype.
- A new blockchain project involving Bitcoin, Goldman Sachs, and Krispy Kreme was announced on July 26, 2025, causing a 39% rally in a matter of hours.
- Gill's posts on August 1, 2025, caused surges in troubled companies, including AMC and Krispy Kreme, which were facing fundamental financial issues.
- M&A activity is driving industry consolidation among restaurant concepts, with news originating from San Francisco.
- Krispy Kreme and El Pollo Loco are both classified in the traditional fast food segment, with Krispy Kreme showing strong recent performance.
- Krispy Kreme's nationwide delivery deal with McDonald's backfired, leading to a new partnership test run in Louisville.
- Krispy Kreme dissolved its partnership with McDonald's after determining that the costs associated with the deal were unsustainable.
- Krispy Kreme reported revenue growth driven by successful international expansion into markets including Japan, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and France.
- Krispy Kreme and PSL offered pumpkin spice seasonal items in August 2025.
- Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, Shake Shack, and Bloomin' Brands are benefiting from market conditions where steady inflation fuels expectations of interest rate cuts.
- Krispy Kreme launched a themed doughnut collection in partnership with Harry Potter.
- Krispy Kreme and 7-Eleven launched a limited-edition doughnut collection as part of a new partnership.
- Texas Instruments was founded in the US, Krispy Kreme is a well-known fast-food chain, and John Bean designs equipment for food processing.
- Krispy Kreme faced headwinds following the cancellation of a high-profile partnership, leading to an analyst rating downgrade.
- Krispy Kreme announced the sale of its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies, with proceeds finalized on August 29, 2025.