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Market Cap:$204.3M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$383.9M
  • Public
  • US
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Krispy Kreme is a leading branded retailer and wholesaler of high-quality doughnuts and packaged sweets. Our principal business, which began in 1937, is owning and franchising Krispy Kreme doughnut stores at which over 20 varieties of high-quality doughnuts, including our Original Glazed ® doughnut, are made, sold and distributed together with complementary products, and where a broad array of coffees and other beverages are offered.

Chairman, President & CEO
James H. Morgan
Number of Employees 3,860
Contact Information

370 Knollwood St Ste 500

Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103-1880

krispykreme.com

(336) 725-2981

NAICS Code Retail Bakeries: 311811

Recent Events

  • Corporate Watch

    12/07/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Does Wendy's really need a doughnut?

    11/24/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Challenge draws more than 500 runners and raises $10,000 for United Cerebral Palsy

    11/22/09 - New Investment - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results

    11/24/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme to Open New Location in West Valley

    11/03/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Awards Franchise Development Rights for Thailand

    11/03/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme To Celebrate the Opening of New Doughnut Factory in Clarksville New Location Will...

    10/27/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme opens new store in Raleigh

    10/25/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme ready for downtown Raleigh with new store

    10/23/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme to open stores in Dominican Republic

    10/21/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme has eye on Caribbean

    10/22/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • StockPreacher.com Issues Trading Outlook for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.

    10/19/09 - Site Opening - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Celebrates the Opening of a New Doughnut Factory and Kremery

    9/09/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Releases Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010

    9/09/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Signs New Partnership Agreement With The NFL Carolina Panthers A Favorite Carolina Sweet...

    8/13/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme, Panthers enter sponsorship agreement

    8/14/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

News & Analysis

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Jeffrey B. Welch President of Krispy Kreme International Store Operations
Douglas R. Muir CFO & Executive Vice President
John McAleer Executive Vice President, Concept Dev
Sandra K. Michel General Counsel & Executive Vice President
Bradley Wall Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Off, Premises Operations
Cindy Bay Senior Vice President of Company Store Operations
Darryl R. Marsch Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary
Kenneth J. Hudson Senior Vice President, Hr & Org Dev
M. Bradley Wall Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
Stan L. Parker Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing
Stanley L Parker Senior Vice President of Marketing
Stephen Lineberger Senior Vice President
Steve Brunner Senior Vice President, Supply Chain
Thomas C. McNeil Senior Vice President of Safety and Risk Management
Jim Rogers Vice President of International Marketing
Sherri Smith Vice President of Marketing
Brian K. Little Director, Corp Comm
Charles A. Blixt Interim General Counsel
Dr Su Hua Newton
Gregory Harris
John W Tate

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
James H. Morgan Chairman, President & CEO
Robert S. McCoy, JR. Audit Committee Chairman
Andrew Schindler Board of Directors
C. Stephen Lynn Board of Directors
Crump-Caine Lynn Board of Directors
Erskine B. Bowles Board of Directors
Lizanne Thomas Board Director
Lynn Crump-Caine Board of Directors
Michael H. Sutton Board of Directors
Togo D. West Board of Directors

James H. Morgan has been a director since July 2000 and was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors in January 2005. On January 6, 2008, Mr. Morgan was appointed as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Morgan served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors from March 2004 to January 2005. Since January 2001, Mr. Morgan served as Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Covenant Capital, LLC, an investment management firm, which is the General Partner of The Morgan Crossroads Fund. Covenant Capital, LLC and The Morgan Crossroads Fund are now inactive. Previously, Mr. Morgan served as a consultant for Wachovia Securities, Inc., a securities and investment banking firm, from January 2000 to May 2001. From April 1999 to December 1999, Mr. Morgan was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wachovia Securities, Inc. Mr. Morgan was employed by Interstate/Johnson Lane, an investment banking and brokerage firm, from 1990 to 1999 in various capacities, including as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and led the transition during the merger of Interstate/Johnson Lane and Wachovia Corporation in 1999. Mr. Morgan currently serves on the Board of Directors of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated, the nation's second largest Coca-Cola bottler.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Chairman, President & CEO Current
NYSE Group, Inc. Current
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Board of Directors Current
Wachovia Securities, LLC Chief Executive Officer Former
Wachovia Securities, LLC consultant Former
Interstate, Inc. Former
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Former
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Vice Chairman Former

Jeffrey B. Welch has served as Senior Vice President and President of International Store Operations and Development since August 2007. He joined the Company as Senior Vice President of International and Development in April 2004. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Real Estate International with The Home Depot, Inc. from September 1999 to April 2004. From 1991 to 1999, Mr. Welch held various positions with Yum! Brands, Inc., the most recent being Vice President of Franchising and Business Development for Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. President of Krispy Kreme International Store Operations Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President Current

Douglas R. Muir was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2007. He joined Krispy Kreme as Chief Accounting Officer in June 2005. Mr. Muir had been a consultant to the Company since December 2004. From 1993 to 2004, he held various senior financial management positions with Oakwood Homes Corporation, including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Oakwood Homes, he had a 17-year career at Price Waterhouse, including as an audit partner from 1988 to 1993. Mr. Muir is a certified public accountant.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. CFO & Executive Vice President Current
NYSE Group, Inc. Current
Washington and Lee University Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Executive Vice President, Concept Dev Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. General Counsel & Executive Vice President Current

M. Bradley Wall has served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Off-Premises Sales since April 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Wall served as Senior Vice President Supply Chain from February 2007 to April 2008, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations from July 2005 to February 2007, Vice President of Beverage Operations from February 2004 to July 2005 and Vice President of Business Development from February 2003 to February 2004. Prior to that, he held various management positions in our Business Development and Financial Planning and Analysis Department. Mr. Wall joined Krispy Kreme in July 1995 as a systems analyst.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Off, Premises Operations Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Systems Analyst Current

Cindy Bay has served as Senior Vice President of Company Store Operations since July 2008. Formerly, she served in various management capacities within McDonald's Corporation from 1981 to 2006, where she gained extensive leadership experience in multi-unit operations, training and franchising. Most recently, Ms. Bay was Vice President of Operations, Training and Franchising at McDonald's Corporation from 2003 to 2006.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President of Company Store Operations Current
McDonald's Corporation Vice President of Operations, Training and Franchising Former

Darryl R. Marsch has served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary since September 2008. Mr. Marsch joined Krispy Kreme in May 2007 as Vice President and Associate General Counsel. In January 2008, Mr. Marsch was appointed to the additional office of Assistant Secretary. Prior to that, Mr. Marsch was Senior Counsel for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company from November 1998 to May 2007. From September 1991 to October 1998, Mr. Marsch was an associate at the law firm of Jones Day in Washington, D.C.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Assistant Secretary Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Vice President Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Associate General Counsel Current

Kenneth J. Hudson has served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development since February 2005. He joined Krispy Kreme in October 2003 as Vice President of Human Resources. From January 2000 to August 2003, Mr. Hudson was Vice President of Human Resources at Lexington Home Brands. Prior to joining Lexington Home Brands, he had general management experience in operations and human resources in various public and privately-held companies, including Delta Airlines, Thomas Built Busses, Blessings Corporation and General Electric Company. Through these different company assignments, Mr. Hudson developed expertise in new business start-up in Europe and the United States, and domestic and international mergers and acquisitions.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President, Hr & Org Dev Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Vice President of Human Resources Former
Lexington Home Brands Vice President of Human Resources Former

M. Bradley Wall has served as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Off-Premises Sales since April 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Wall served as Senior Vice President Supply Chain from February 2007 to April 2008, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations from July 2005 to February 2007, Vice President of Beverage Operations from February 2004 to July 2005 and Vice President of Business Development from February 2003 to February 2004. Prior to that, he held various management positions in our Business Development and Financial Planning and Analysis Department. Mr. Wall joined Krispy Kreme in July 1995 as a systems analyst.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Current

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing Current

Stanley L. Parker has served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Company Stores and Associate Franchisees since January 2008. Formerly, Mr. Parker was Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Senior Vice President of Marketing. He joined Krispy Kreme as Vice President of Marketing in August 1998. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Marketing at Sara Lee Corporation where he worked in various marketing and strategic planning roles.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President of Marketing Current
NYSE Group, Inc. Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Vice President of Marketing Former
Sara Lee Corporation Vice President of Hanes Kidswear Former
Sara Lee Corporation Marketing and Strategic Planning Positions Former
Champion Brands LLC Former

Steven A. Lineberger has served as Senior Vice President and President of U.S. Store Operations since August 2007. He served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth Initiatives from February to August 2007. Mr. Lineberger joined Krispy Kreme as Vice President of Brand Development in August 2006. Prior to joining Krispy Kreme, he was Chief Operating Officer of First Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina from June 1999 to May 2006. Prior to that, he was a senior executive at Sara Lee Corporation, where he worked for 17 years in various marketing and general executive management roles, leading highly integrated manufacturing and supply chain operations across numerous facilities and multiple countries, including as President and CEO of Sara Lee Casualwear and Footwear from 1994 to 1999.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Vice President of Brand Development Current
Foot-Wear Senior Executive Former

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President, Supply Chain Current

Thomas C. McNeil has served as Senior Vice President of Safety and Risk Management since 1994. Mr. McNeil has held various financial positions, including Senior Vice President of Finance, in addition to positions in the Purchasing and Distribution Department and Information Services Department. He joined Krispy Kreme as a field internal auditor in October 1974.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Senior Vice President of Safety and Risk Management Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Field Internal Auditor Current

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Vice President of International Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Vice President of Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Director, Corp Comm Current

Organization Position Status
Reynolds American Inc. General Counsel, Executive Vice President & Secretary Current
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. General Counsel & Executive Vice President Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Interim General Counsel Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board Director Current
RJR Acquisition Corporation President & CEO Former
R&J Inc. associate counsel Former
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. associate counsel Former
Reynolds American Inc. assistant secretary Former
University of Illinois bachelor of arts and Juris Doctor degrees Former

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Current
University of San Francisco Associate Professor of Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
Weinberg Harris & Associates Principal, Vice President Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Current
Public Relations Society of America Board of Directors Current
Public Relations Society of America Member Current
Weinberg Harris & Associates Founder Former
Weinberg Harris & Associates Principal Former
Cbsa Performax Former

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Current
Alpha Bay Corporation Board Member Current
Ignite Venture Partners Board of Directors Current
Dole Fresh Vegetables Cfo Former
Restoration Hardware, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Dole Food Company, Inc. Corporate Chief Financial Officer Former
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Dole Food Company, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Dole Fresh Vegetables Senior Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Audit Committee Chairman Current
MedCath Corporation Board of Directors Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Reynolds American Inc. Board of Directors Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Reynolds American Inc. Executive Chairman Former
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc. Chairman Former
Pike Electric Corporation Board of Directors Former
Wake Forest University member Former

C. Stephen Lynn has been a director since June 2007. Mr. Lynn currently serves as Chairman of Cummings Incorporated, a fully integrated provider of branding services to national and regional accounts, of which he is majority owner. In addition, Mr. Lynn is Chief Executive Officer of Back Yard Burgers, Inc., a quick service restaurant chain privately held by BBAC, LLC, an investment partnership formed in October 2005 of which Mr. Lynn is Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Previously, Mr. Lynn served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shoney's, Inc. from 1995 to 1998. From 1983 to 1995, Mr. Lynn served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Corporation. From 1981 to 1983, Mr. Lynn served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Burtson Corporation (The Warehouse Restaurants). Before joining Burtson Corporation, Mr. Lynn was a Vice President at Century 21 Real Estate Corporation in Irvine, California from 1978 to 1981. Mr. Lynn was the Director of the Distribution Division at Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation from 1973 to 1978. Prior to that, Mr. Lynn was an Industrial Engineer with Brown and Williamson Corporation.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
The University of North Carolina President Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current
North Carolina State University Director Current
Morgan Stanley Board of Directors Current
The Duke Endowment Board of Directors Current
General Motors Corporation Board of Directors Current
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. CEO Former
Bowles Hollowell Conner CEO Former
Carousel Capital LLC Co-founder Former
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. Founder Former
Forstmann Little & Co. General Partner Former
United States Small Business Administration Administrator Former
Morgan Stanley corporate finance group Former
Carousel Capital LLC Managing Director Former
Carousel Capital LLC General Partner Former
Bowles Hollowell Conner Chairman Former
Bowles Hollowell Conner & Co. Chairman Former
Wachovia Corporation Director Former
North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company Director Former
Columbia University Master of Business Administration Degree Former
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bachelor of Science Degree In Business Administration Former
The University of North Carolina Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration Former

Lizanne Thomas has been a director since October 2004. Ms. Thomas has been practicing law since 1982 and currently is a senior corporate partner with the law firm of Jones Day in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Thomas currently serves as Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Atlanta office.

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board Director Current

C. Stephen Lynn has been a director since June 2007. Mr. Lynn currently serves as Chairman of Cummings Incorporated, a fully integrated provider of branding services to national and regional accounts, of which he is majority owner. In addition, Mr. Lynn is Chief Executive Officer of Back Yard Burgers, Inc., a quick service restaurant chain privately held by BBAC, LLC, an investment partnership formed in October 2005 of which Mr. Lynn is Chief Executive Officer and a Director. Previously, Mr. Lynn served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Shoney's, Inc. from 1995 to 1998. From 1983 to 1995, Mr. Lynn served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Corporation. From 1981 to 1983, Mr. Lynn served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Burtson Corporation (The Warehouse Restaurants). Before joining Burtson Corporation, Mr. Lynn was a Vice President at Century 21 Real Estate Corporation in Irvine, California from 1978 to 1981. Mr. Lynn was the Director of the Distribution Division at Kentucky Fried Chicken Corporation from 1973 to 1978. Prior to that, Mr. Lynn was an Industrial Engineer with Brown and Williamson Corporation.

Organization Position Status
Back Yard Burgers, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Cummings Incorporated Chairman Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current
Sonic Corporation Chief Executive Officer Former
Sonic Corporation Chairman Former

Organization Position Status
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current
Allegheny Energy, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu National Director, Accounting and Auditing Professional Practice Former

Organization Position Status
NYSE Group, Inc. Current
Washington Hospital Center Chairman of the Board of Directors Current
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Director Current
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Board of Directors Current
Mitretek Systems, Inc Director Current
Bowater Incorporated Board of Directors Current
World Affairs Board of Directors Current
Northrop Grumman Corporation Senior Vice President Former
Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler Llp Partner Former
Covington & Burling Attorney Former
Abitibibowater Inc. Chairman of Tli Leadership Group Former
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Compensation Committee Chairman Former
Veterans Affairs Secretary Former
Abitibibowater Inc. Board of Directors Former

Executive News

  • Slight loss seen a plus: Krispy Kreme still on track to turn first yearly profit since '04

    Winston-Salem Journal - 9/04/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme's Loss Narrows

    The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition - 9/04/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme 2Q results show improvement

    Biz Journals - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Reports Operating Income of $2.9 Million for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010 -- Net Income Nears Breakeve

    NewsBlaze - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Reports Operating Income of $2.9 Million for the Second Quarter of Fiscal...

    Reuters - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme posts loss of $157,000 for second quarter

    Winston-Salem Journal - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Reports Operating Income of $2.9 Million for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010 -- Net I

    Interest!ALERT - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Reports Operating Income of $2.9 Million for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010 -- Net Income Nears Breakeven

    Yahoo! Canada - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Reports Operating Income of $2.9 Million for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2010 -- Net Income Nears Breakeven

    Stockwatch - 9/03/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Opens Its First Store in Turkey

    Restaurant News Resource - 8/29/09 - View Story

  • International Expansion: Krispy Kreme Opens in Turkey

    Chain Leader - 8/24/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Opens Its First Store in Turkey

    PR Newswire via Yahoo! - 8/24/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Opens Its First Store in Turkey

    Globe Investor - 8/24/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme opens first store in Turkey

    The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area - 8/24/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme, Panthers enter sponsorship agreement

    Asheville Citizen-Times - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme announces 3-year deal with Panthers

    Winston-Salem Journal - 8/14/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme to be sponsor at Carolina Panthers home games

    Winston-Salem Journal - 8/13/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme inks deal with Panthers

    Biz Journals - 8/13/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Signs New Partnership Agreement With The NFL Carolina Panthers A Favorite Carolina Sweet Treat Will Be Available During All Panthers Hom

    Yahoo! Canada - 8/13/09 - View Story

  • Krispy Kreme Signs New Partnership Agreement With The NFL Carolina Panthers

    NewsBlaze - 8/13/09 - View Story

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     KKD $3.03 +0.08 (2.71% )
Average Volume 566,230
Shares Outstanding 67.44M
Market Cap 204.3M
Year High 4.75
Year Low 1.01
Earnings Per Share -0.06
P/E Ratio -50.50
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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