Fast Casual: Halloween scaring up food freebies across the nation
Many brands offer freebies and discounts on Halloween, including Chipotle, Cici's Pizza, and Krispy Kreme.
· 1851 Franchise· October 31, 2017
Company
Krispy Kreme — page 9
Krispy Kreme is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 210 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Krispy Kreme signed a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs to open 33 locations in the New York metro area [[2026-10-14 Krispy Kreme signs deal to open 33 units in New York metro (30186a)]]. * Former Krispy Kreme U.S. president Maria Rivera has been named CEO of The Salty Donut, a rapidly expanding artisanal doughnut chain [[2026-11-02 The Salty Donut Names Maria Rivera CEO (96c44b)]]. * Krispy Kreme is bringing back its Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnut for four days, from September 17-20 [[2026-09-16 Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnut Returning For 4 Days (1762c3)]]. * Krispy Kreme reported a 43% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 2.6% rise in systemwide sales, excluding the impact of its discontinued McDonald's partnership [[2026-08-11 Krispy Kreme’s Turnaround Sees Many Wins (598594)]]. * Krispy Kreme narrowed its loss to $20.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, driven by refranchising efforts and strategic closures [[2026-08-06 Krispy Kreme narrows losses amid turnaround plan (4974fe)]]. * Krispy Kreme has appointed Suk Nicholas as its new chief commercial officer and Lori Suess as chief people officer [[2026-08-04 Krispy Kreme creates chief commercial officer role (eefeae)]]. * Krispy Kreme has partnered with ER Group to open 10 locations in Mauritius over five years [[2026-07-30 Krispy Kreme Signs Deal to Open in Mauritius (afe873)]]. * Krispy Kreme launched a new limited-time Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnut, available from July 23-26 [[2026-07-21 Krispy Kreme Launches New Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnut (b040f4)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Bakery & breakfast.
Also known as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
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QSR Magazine: Bruegger’s Bagels Being Sold to Caribou Coffee
Caribou Coffee acquires Bruegger's Bagels from Le Duff America, with plans to expand internationally.
· 1851 Franchise· August 25, 2017
MONEY: Krispy Kreme is Giving Teachers Free Coffee for Nearly 2 Months
Krispy Kreme is offering free coffee to teachers for nearly two months in appreciation of their hard work.
· 1851 Franchise· June 15, 2017
Fast Casual: Panera Bread Company Sold to JAB
Panera Bread Company is sold to JAB Holding Company for $7.5 billion.
· 1851 Franchise· April 5, 2017
How Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King, Thrived By Changing the Way the World Thinks About Smoothies
Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King, thrives by changing the way the world thinks about smoothies, with a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction.
· 1851 Franchise· February 16, 2017
Nation’s Restaurant News: Restaurant Operators Gear Up for Election Day
Restaurant operators across the country are bracing themselves for a big day at the polls.
· 1851 Franchise· November 8, 2016
MONEY: The Best Halloween Free Food Deals & Restaurant Discounts
Restaurants are offering free food deals and discounts on Halloween, including Krispy Kreme's free doughnut offer for customers in costume.
· 1851 Franchise· October 31, 2016
Advertising Age: Krispy Kreme Fan Shaquille O’Neal is its Newest Franchisee
Shaquille O'Neal becomes the newest Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchisee in Atlanta and a global spokesperson for the brand.
· 1851 Franchise· October 24, 2016
Fox Business: Where To Get Your Free Cup Of Joe On National
Coffee lovers can get free or discounted coffee at various locations on National Coffee Day, including Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts.
· 1851 Franchise· September 30, 2016
Franchising.com: Guillermo Perales Named 2017 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Chair
Guillermo Perales, founder and CEO of Sun Holdings, will chair the 2017 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference.
· 1851 Franchise· September 13, 2016
Multi-Unit Development and Strong Same-Store Sales Increases Set Smoothie King Up for Successful 2016
Smoothie King experiences significant growth in 2016, with a 12.4 percent increase in same-store sales and 53 new franchise agreements.
· 1851 Franchise· August 3, 2016
Backed by Recent Franchise Agreements, Smoothie King Aims to Make 2016 Strongest Year Yet
Smoothie King aims to make 2016 its strongest year yet, with a positive increase in same-store sales and 27 franchise agreements yielding 50 new stores.
· 1851 Franchise· June 20, 2016
Which Quick Service And Casual Dining Restaurants Perform Best On Social Media?
Engagement Labs ranked top restaurant brands on social media based on eValue measurement and performance on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
· 1851 Franchise· April 28, 2016
Smoothie King Voted #1 Limited-Service Restaurant Beverage-Snack Brand in Nation's Restaurant News
Smoothie King is known in the franchise industry for being a leader and innovator in the fast-growing juice and smoothie segment, and it’s clear its customers agree.
· 1851 Franchise· April 4, 2016
Krispy Kreme To Focus More on Franchising
Krispy Kreme is focusing more on franchising with a new incentive program for franchisees.
· 1851 Franchise· March 29, 2016
What Makes North Carolina Tick
North Carolina boasts a strong business climate, low labor costs, and a high net migration rate, making it an attractive location for businesses.
· 1851 Franchise· February 19, 2016
Death of the brand. Birth of the people.
A business leader discusses the importance of focusing on people, rather than brand name and product.
· 1851 Franchise· August 13, 2015
Happy National Doughnut Day!
National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June, with free doughnut opportunities at franchises across the country.
· 1851 Franchise· June 5, 2015