
Top 5 Profitable Food Franchises in the U.S.
In the food industry, profitability is a key measure of success when it comes to franchise opportunities.
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

In the food industry, profitability is a key measure of success when it comes to franchise opportunities.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux extends its 'Every Tuesday is Fat Tuesday' event, offering a $5 menu with a full selection of wing flavors.

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has invested in several food franchises, including Big Chicken, which he founded in 2018 and became a franchisor for in 2021.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux is launching a nationwide celebration, bringing the enchantment of the Louisiana Carnival Season across America with a limited-time $5 menu.

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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux hires up to 200 team members for its second Kansas restaurant.
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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux fans will score big with a new loyalty program, offering rewards and free menu items.
Big Chicken's founder Shaquille O'Neal receives the Influencer Award for Former Pro Athlete from Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine.

McDonald’s is partnering with Krispy Kreme to offer donuts to its loyal customer base, as part of a limited-time market test in Kentucky-based locations.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux is hiring up to 175 team members for its second Georgia location, set to open in West Cobb this summer.

Food franchisors can achieve sustainable growth by developing a strong brand identity, focusing on customer loyalty, and differentiating themselves from competitors.

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A list of the top 10 franchise brands for St. Patrick’s Day has been compiled, featuring food and drink franchises.

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Church's Texas Chicken hires Will Cash as Vice President, Purchasing, to implement procurement and supply chain expertise.

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Krispy Kreme ranked No. 1 in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2022 Study, surpassing Chick-fil-A for the first time in three years.

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Walk-On's is introducing a new restaurant prototype, the Wildcat, which will debut at a location in Central, LA, and serve as a blueprint for the brand's remaining six locations.

Shaquille O’Neal , known commonly as Shaq, is one of the biggest names in sports and is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

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