Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald's

[Celerity]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/27/mcdonalds-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-partnership/

https://archive.is/eFoOI



McDonald’s will offer Krispy Kreme doughnuts across the United States by the end of 2026, after a “successful test” at more than 160 of its restaurants in Kentucky and Indiana, the two companies said. The announcement propelled Krispy Kreme stocks upward by almost 40 percent from the previous day to $17.35 per share by end of trading Tuesday. That marked the highest share price since January 2022. McDonald’s shares stayed flat at around $278 per share.

The partnership adds to a list of fast-food chains teaming up with snack makers. Wendy’s and Cinnabon introduced a new dessert in February, while Subway partnered with Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s to add new snacks to its menu in January. The move will more than double the locations at which fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts or cookies can be purchased, the company said in a news release. A phased rollout will begin in the second half of this year, expanding to participating McDonald’s locations nationwide by 2026.

McDonald’s has about 13,500 U.S. locations, 95 percent of them operated by independent owners. Krispy Kreme chief executive Josh Charlesworth told investors last month that the company could serve 6,000 McDonald’s restaurants with its existing supply chain network. In sharing news of the collaboration, Krispy Kreme said it will seek to build up that infrastructure. Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles and Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled doughnuts will be delivered to McDonald’s locations daily, according to Krispy Kreme.

Doughnuts will be available all day, sold individually or in a box of six, according to Guillaume Huin, a senior marketing director at McDonald’s. “I 100% plan to make Krispy Kreme Doughnut x McDonald’s shake combo a thing,” Huin said on social media. Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s launched a limited partnership in October 2022 to run a “small-scale test” to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at more than 160 McDonald’s locations in the Louisville and Lexington, Ky., areas. The locations will continue to serve Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Krispy Kreme has also been conducting a similar test run with Costco in international markets, the company told investors last year.

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[Johonny]

1. Something nutritious on the menu at last

[Celerity]

2. maybe they will do a donut burger

[Goodheart]

3. The donut burger would be the most delicious thing they've ever sold

simply because a Krispy Kreme glazed donut is the most delicious thing in the history of the world.

Still, I wouldn't buy it.

All in all, though, I'd say selling Krispy Kreme at McDonald's is pretty genius.

[Funtatlaguy]

6. Only thing is, they won't have their signature hot glazed.

But here’s a tip…to simulate a hot glazed…put them in the microwave for
Precisely 12 seconds…not 11 or 13…but 12.
I have scientifically tested this for premium KK donut enjoyment.
Believe me, you will thank me. They’re ALMOST as good as getting them hot off of the conveyor belt at the store.

[Goodheart]

7. No, I won't do that. I stopped eating them a long time ago because they're insanely addictive.

I had withdrawals.

[jimfields33]

29. I haven't done it yet. But thank you in advance.

[doc03]

9. Chicken and waffle sandwiches are a thing, why not a donut burger. If I wasn't

borderline diabetic I would go to McDonalds every day for a KK donut.

[NanaCat]

20. They already have the McGriddle

It uses pancakes for the 'bread.'

But, sure, why not a Sausage or Bacon McDonut? I can see it becoming a sensation in this sick country.

[Omnipresent]

4. The McDonald brothers are spinning in their graves!

[Xavier Breath]

14. And Ray Kroc is upset in his saying

Damn! Why didn't I think of that?

[Omnipresent]

22. That movie had me feeling sorry at first, for the McDonald brothers...

Until it was revealed, they and Ray Kroc, were all republicans trying to screw each other over.

[Xavier Breath]

25. I have somewhat mixed feelings about my experience with that movie.

I remember it was a Friday, and more importantly, it was Friday, January 20, 2017. Yeah, that day. I had taken that day off to have a long weekend, and perhaps mourn a bit. Fittingly, I went to McDonald's for lunch then caught a matinee showing of the movie. Despite all that, I enjoyed the movie, and Michael Keaton's performance. And, they did paint the brothers in a very sympathetic light, so I too felt bad for them.

[Diamond_Dog]

5. Because Mickey D's menu needs more fat and sugar?

[sop]

8. This could finally put Trump in the morgue.

[Hotler]

10. Two Krispy kreme with a 1/4 lb pattie topped with cheese

[Wonder Why]

30. and the "special sauce"?

[doc03]

11. Another added benefit they will always have law enforcement close by.

[MOMFUDSKI]

12. Gimme a Big Mac, large fries, donut.

Add a Diet Coke because I am watching my caloric intake.

[Xavier Breath]

26. I must admit I am guilty

of having gotten many a combo meal at McDonald's over the years and getting a diet coke with it. Guess I've always viewed it as 'every little bit helps.'

[SocialDemocrat61]

13. Will all these McD's locations

be given mobile defibrillators and training their staffs on CPR?

[orleans]

15. gross. heart attack waiting to happen. nt

[LeftInTX]

16. Ick! There is nothing creamy about them. Nothing but sugar.

[NanaCat]

19. The batter is rather creamy, if you've seen it mixed up

And some of the results are cream-filled.

So the name isn't that far off.

[Conjuay]

17. just what America needs

our obesity and diabetes numbers aren’t bad enough already.

[lindysalsagal]

24. I'm so tired of driving past the crappy food chains: mcD's, Tacobell, kentucky chicken, Donuts

They're everywhere. Someone is eating there and keeping them afloat.

[NanaCat]

18. What's one more unhealthy thing on the menu?

I don't get why something so silly is newsworthy.

[nuxvomica]

21. I cannot stand those things

Once when I was visiting my sister, my nephew took me to a game at Fenway and on the way back we did his usual stop at a Krispy Kreme. I had never been to one before because we don't have them where I live. I asked them if they had any without that horrible glaze on top and they didn't. I tried one but couldn't finish it. It was like eating pure sugar. The donut itself is insubstantial compare to Dunkin's so it probably just serves as a glaze-delivery system.

[3catwoman3]

32. Me, neither. If I am going to indulge in empty calories, I want a donut...

...with some heft to it, what I call "hockey puck" donuts. I do like Dunkin's chocolate donut holes.

[lindysalsagal]

23. ...when you run out of ideas about making the product even less healthy...

[Shermann]

27. All well and good until you roll in at 11:01 am with donut cravings

Why does McDonalds hate late risers??

[bluestarone]

28. Maybe one good thing about this is,

TFG will get hooked and eat about 12 a day? That should solve our problem.

[prodigitalson]

31. that's just enough to tip the scales in a last second McDs or Starbucks decision

it'll undoubtedly get them some of my future money they wouldn't have