4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Alkermes Nov 18, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE: KKD). Sources: Capital IQ (a division of Standard & Poor's) and Motley Fool CAPS.. (MSNBC -- Business)
Movie studio MGM looking for buyer Nov 14, 2009
Cooper, a restructuring guru and former chief executive officer of ailing businesses from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc to Enron Corp, joined MGM as a member of an ``Office of the CEO,'' replacing chief executive Harry Sloan in August. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer confirms 'potential sale' of company as lenders extend deadline Nov 14, 2009
RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer. 3:30 AM EST, November 14, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Veterans Day Events Held Around County Nov 12, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts: Free doughnuts. Home Depot: 10 percent discounts to military personnel and veterans. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Krispy Kreme returns to Arrowhead area Nov 4, 2009
A Krispy Kreme doughnuts outlet is returning to the West Valley several years after the Peoria franchise shut down. The new factory-style store opens Tuesday, Nov. 10, along 83rd Avenue south of Bell Road. (AZCentral -- Business)
Krispy Kreme to add Dominican franchise Oct 22, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. said Wednesday it has entered into a franchise development agreement in the Dominican Republic. Dominspec SA plans to develop 14 Krispy Kreme shops in the Dominican Republic during the next five years. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
MGM Studio Gains Concession From Lenders Oct 2, 2009
Cooper, the former chief executive officer of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. and Enron Corp., was hired in August as vice chairman to join an "Office of the CEO," which replaced then chief executive Harry Sloan. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Coke, CCE launching offensive against soda tax Sep 30, 2009
Might as well tax Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Cephus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
How low can you go: a look at that dress Sep 26, 2009
While there have been no helicopters or fur-lined sports cars, Edelsten is keen to spoil his bride-to-be since proposing with a diamond ring and box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts. He was unable to get down on one knee because he had just had surgery on his knee,'' Gordon explained, adding: ''He has wanted to honour me in such a way it's so much further beyond anything I could have imagined. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Krispy Kreme Plano closes due to underperformance (1406) Sep 24, 2009
The Plano location of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts closed its doors this week, further reducing the companys presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ... According to the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Web site, the company saw a net loss of $5. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Midtown making headway Sep 6, 2009
City leaders are trying to bring new businesses to the site of the old police department on Nova Road and the vacant car dealership next to the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on International Speedway Boulevard. A Burlington Coat Factory opened last fall at the corner of International Speedway Boulevard and Nova Road. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Sony to sell American TV plant to Taiwan firm Sep 1, 2009
The studio said Tuesday it hired Stephen Cooper, the former CEO of such ailing businesses as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. and Enron Corp., to join an "Office of the CEO," which replaces Chief Executive Harry Sloan ... The studio said Tuesday it hired Stephen Cooper, the former CEO of such ailing businesses as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. and Enron Corp., to join an "Office of the CEO," which replaces Chief Executive Harry Sloan. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Krispy Kreme opens first store in Turkey Aug 25, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts said Monday that a franchisee has opened its first store in Turkey. The franchisee, part of Qatar-based Almana Group, opened a Krispy Kreme shop in Istanbul. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
AirAsia to lift ancillary income Aug 25, 2009
25 and we are targeting to increase this to RM5 with the introduction of new menus such as Krispy Kreme doughnuts, he said yesterday after the launch of AirAsia Introduces Krispy Kreme Onboard ... Berjaya Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sdn Bhd director Datuk Francis Lee said it was excited to be exposed to this large market of AirAsia guests ... The company is the master franchisee for Krispy Kreme doughnuts in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
In South, it’s sweet, deep-fried Aug 24, 2009
Break-time snacking morphed into a multibillion-dollar industry churning out everything from MoonPies to Moose Track ice cream, Krystal burgers to Krispy Kreme doughnuts, cheese straws to Goo-Goo Clusters to fruitcake ... Carolina Beverage Corp. Carolina Country Snacks Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Lance Snacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Senior Center to hold sock hop Aug 13, 2009
There will be root beer and coke floats, chicken salad sandwiches, pimento cheese sandwiches, popcorn, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and more. Different from the starlight ball, the sock hop will offer seating on the second and balcony seating third floors of town hall. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Streep captures the flavor of Julia Aug 2, 2009
What better way to follow heartfelt columns and essays about Krispy Kreme doughnuts, prophylactic chicken soup, and needlessly roaming restaurant pepper mills. I felt like my entire life was feeding into this movie, Ephron says, pointing out that she directed her first movie at nearly 50 years old, roughly the same age Child was when her first book was published. (Boston Globe)
Boldly, scholar aims to better homeland Aug 2, 2009
He developed a taste for Krispy Kreme doughnuts. He traveled to Las Vegas several times, loving the lights, crowds and characters. (Florida Today)
Great Circle Emerges from Chapter 11; Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is Alive, Well and Expanding Again in Southern California Jul 21, 2009
Assured the ongoing operation of Southern California's eleven Krispy Kreme Doughnuts locations ... The Company looks forward to bringing more Krispy Kreme doughnuts to more Southern Californians by opening new, cost efficient stores in the coming years ... Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Great Circle is the franchisee and operator of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts stores in Southern California. (PR Newswire)
Microsoft 'is king of UK brands' Jul 15, 2009
" TOP 10 SUPERBRANDS 2009/10 1.Microsoft 2.Rolex 3.Google 4.British Airways 5.BBC 6.Mercedes-Benz 7.Coca-Cola 8.Lego 9.Apple 10.Encyclopaedia Britannica Source:Superbrands UK/The Centre for Brand Analysis Some of the brands which showed the strongest year-on-year improvement in the survey include McDonald's, which rises 227 places, Burger King, up 189 places, KFC rising by 164 and Domino's Pizza, which moves up by 144 places. The highest new entry into this year's list was Krispy Kreme... (BBC News -- UK)
Krispy Kreme debuts new concept in Cedar Park Jul 1, 2009
The first Texas location of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts newest concept, which adds soft serve ice cream to the menu, will open in Cedar Park on July 10. The Krispy Kreme Doughnut Shop & Kremery will open on 401 West Whitestone Boulevard, and its menu will have Krispy Kreme s usual donuts as well as cones, shakes, floats and sundaes. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Critical violations found at 2 businesses Jun 26, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 7501 Peach St. June 19. Country Fair, 1904 East Lake Road. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Woman marks 50 years as local cab driver Jun 17, 2009
The suspect called for a cab to pick him up outside the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts shop on International Speedway Boulevard. When she arrived, he told her he wanted to go to Hastings. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Virginia county sues Krisby Kreme maker May 31, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Krispy Kreme doughnuts are so popular that people sometimes camp out the night before a new store opens, eager to be one of the first to sample the famous original glazed rounds as they slide warm out of the fryer. But something else sliding out of a Krispy Kreme doughnut plant in has been eating away at officials in Fairfax County, Va. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Mmm ... sewage? Leaks blamed on Krispy Kreme May 30, 2009
- Officials in northern Virginia are blaming Krispy Kreme doughnuts for clogging more than just arteries. Fairfax County says the company has damaged its sewer system by dumping yeast and grease from a plant in Lorton. (AZCentral -- News)
Krispy Kreme to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results May 30, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. logo. (PRNewsFoto/Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.) WINSTON-SALEM, NC UNITED STATES ... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: ) plans to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 on Thursday, June 4, 2009, and host a conference call to review the quarter's results at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on the same day. (PR Newswire)
Suit says Krispy Kreme Clogging More Than Arteries (3:16 p.m.) May 30, 2009
(AP) - Fairfax County officials are blaming Krispy Kreme doughnuts for clogging more than just arteries. The county says the company has damaged its sewer system by dumping yeast and grease from its Lorton plant. (WTVR.com, VA)
NAI ChaneyBrooks expands in Japan, China May 15, 2009
Tenants include Brooks Brothers, Skechers, Kua Aina Burger, Build-a-Bear, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Sports Authority. NAI ChaneyBrooks also will represent more than 120 AEON shopping centers throughout Japan and China. (Pacific Business News, HI)
W-S graphics firm lets its clients know it is there for them May 14, 2009
It has counted Sara Lee, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Hanesbrands, Amarr Garage Doors, ISP Sports, Reynolda House and the Wake Forest University athletic department as clients. We have done everything from doughnuts to bras to education, Shapiro says. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
School board Oks trips, fundraisers Apr 30, 2009
Fundraiser requests from Bartlett Yancey High School and South Elementary were also approved, allowing R.O.T.C. car washes and fourth-graders to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts. A change made by Barker said parents may sell the doughnuts but no students may be out selling door-to-door. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Google named Australia's best place to work Apr 30, 2009
Benefits vary from free iPods, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and the opportunity for international travel. The popular firms also offer such benefits as education subsidies, on-site fitness centres or subsidised gym memberships, flexible work arrangements including telecommuting, health insurance plans, senior management opportunities for women and child care. (The Age, Australia -- Technology)
Krispy Kreme to Release Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Annual Results Apr 16, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. logo. (PRNewsFoto/Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.) WINSTON-SALEM, NC UNITED STATES ... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: ) plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2009, on Thursday, April 16, 2009. (PR Newswire)
Krispy Kreme Trial Tests Canadian Rules on Disclosure to Private Investors Apr 14, 2009
I love Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Alofs said. Theyre the worlds best doughnuts. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to open store in Berjaya and Mega mall Apr 14, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, a well-known US brand, will open its first flagship store in Berjaya Times Square on April 27. Berjaya Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Berjaya Corp Bhd, is the operator of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts chain in Malaysia ... Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc international marketing manager Carlo Fajardo said the company planned to open the second outlet in Mid Valley Megamall in May. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Governors of NC, Mich. bet on home state colors Apr 7, 2009
If North Carolina wins, Granholm will eat Krispy Kreme doughnuts from the company headquartered in Winston-Salem. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Weight loss? Mar 25, 2009
Knowles conceded on a 2006 Ellen DeGeneres Show that while she was doing the cleanse, "I was very hungry, therefore I was evil. When we wrapped the movie, I was so excited I ate a whole dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts.". Skip the junk food. (USA Today -- News)
Fund at Covenant Capital rebounds Mar 19, 2009
While a handful of investors took their money, a number asked Morgan, now chief executive of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., and his team to continue. They did. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Barbecue, North Carolina style Mar 18, 2009
Their Krispy Kreme bread pudding, made with nine day-old Krispy Kreme doughnuts, puts a contemporary and decidedly Southern spin on an old, possibly ancient, dish. As for dining at barbecue joints, "Holy Smoke" offers guidance on spotting a good one, should you prefer to let others do the cooking. (Christian Science Monitor)
Doughnut forsake me, darlin' Mar 10, 2009
This love missive is to glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts to let them know that we will welcome the company back even though it treated North Carolinians like baldheaded, snaggle-toothed stepchildren in the 1990s. Remember when KKD stock was flying as high as $50 a share and doughnuts were flying off the shelves in New York, Seattle, Las Vegas and just about everywhere else. (News & Observer)
Worst food in America? Mar 5, 2009
That s the equivalent of 14 Krispy Kreme doughnuts. And, since most people should be consuming 1,500 to 2,000 calories per day, that s a day and a half s worth right there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Krispy Kreme Appoints BBDO Guerrero To Serve Growing International Operations Feb 19, 2009
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. logo. (PRNewsFoto/Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.) WINSTON-SALEM, NC UNITED STATES ... WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today that it has appointed BBDO Guerrero to partner on the development of integrated product, promotional and brand-building efforts for its growing international store operations. (PR Newswire)
Follow the Leader? Insight Into Insider Stock Buys Feb 12, 2009
Take the case of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Two days after the company reported its first-ever loss in May 2004, CEO Scott Livengood bought 24,000 shares at $20. 77 in an apparent show of confidence. (ABC News -- Wire)
When eating on the run isn't fun Feb 7, 2009
And I'm absolutely OK if I never catch the scent, sight or sound of partially digested Krispy Kreme doughnuts tossed out on Hillsborough Street, rejected by some determined runner's system. Nrter Sarah Ovaska shows her empty box of doughnuts. (News & Observer)
