Krispy Kreme to Expand in Southern California

Franchisee Great Circle Family Foods plans to add 20 new doughnut shops in SoCal over the next seven years.

January 23, 2014

WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Krispy Kreme announced earlier this week that it finalized a deal with existing franchisee Great Circle Family Foods LLC, to develop 20 new doughnut shops in Southern California over the next seven years.

Great Circle Family Foods became a Krispy Kreme franchisee in 1998 and currently operates 11 shops in Southern California. It is the company’s third biggest U.S. franchisee.

The new shops are expected to feature Krispy Kreme’s small factory design and include a drive-thru and the company’s Hot Light. All will offer a broad menu of doughnuts as well as coffee, Krispy Kreme Chillers, iced beverages and specialty drinks.

"We are thrilled to be growing our business in Southern California," said Roger Glickman, Chief Executive Officer of Great Circle Family Foods. "This commitment for an additional 20 stores is a reflection of our success with the Krispy Kreme brand, our outstanding, system-leading same store sales growth, and our confidence in the small factory shop model.”

"The Great Circle Family Foods team has worked tirelessly to develop an outstanding franchise operation, and has a proven track record of delivering high quality sweet treats and exceptional customer service to their guests," said Patricia Perry, Vice President – Domestic Franchise Development at Krispy Kreme.  "We are delighted to solidify our mutual commitment to making the Krispy Kreme brand even more accessible to our Southern California fans.”

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