Krispy Kreme's CEO talks profitability, refranchising strategies [Yahoo! Finance]
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)
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Source: Yahoo! Finance
2025 was a transformational year for Krispy Kreme: it sold its remaining stake in Insomnia Cookies ended its partnership with McDonald's after finding the venture unprofitable, launched a turnaround plan and refranchised its company-owned stores in Japan to help pay down debt. While its turnaround focuses on boosting profitability, refranchising, improving return on invested capital and expanding margins, that doesn't mean the brand is weak or facing a crisis, CEO Joshua Charlesworth said in an interview at the ICR Conference. “I've been at Krispy Kreme eight years now, and one thing I've learned is every day is an exciting day, because it's an exciting brand,” he said.“The fundamental challenge we have is just getting the doughnuts to people in the right way that meets their convenience needs and access needs, but also is profitable for us in sustainable revenue streams,” he said. The focus on profitability is helping. The company is reducing its leverage, creating more positi
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- 30-year-old quit her job to open a bake shop—now her 2 storefronts bring in 7 figures yearly: ‘I always knew I wanted to work for myself' [CNBC]CNBC
- Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth on Sustainable Expansion: ICR Conference 2026 [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Insomnia Cookies Launches First-Ever Pop-Up Date Night Reservations, Plus New Valentine's Day Cookies & Dips of Your Dreams [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Insomnia Cookies is hosting its first dine-in night. How to book a spot. [USA TODAY]USA TODAY
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