Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. The Doughnut Industry The U.S. doughnut industry was a $5 to $6 billion market in 2003 2004 with a robust growth rate of 13%. Doughnut specialty stores were the fastest growing dining category in 2002 2003 with sales increases of 9% to approximately $3.6 billion. Opportunity for expansion in North America and globally is desirable. Doughnuts appeal to many people across all ages and demographics. The increasing rate of obesity and the concern about healthy living
was about four years old I had an obsession with fast food: Krispy Kreme. My obsession takes me way back I can even remember everything growing up. According to my grandmother, whenever we drove by a Krispy Kreme when I was about four, I would say the word "doughnut" seeing the big red circle sign the words saying hot Krispy Kreme doughnuts now. And that is where it all started for me and my favorite type of sweet junk food. Krispy Kreme, in particular, had an influence on me growing up. I’m however
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Incorporates principal activity is to produce and market doughnuts and related items. The operations are carried out through three segments, company stores operations, franchise operations and Krispy Kreme Manufacturing and Distribution. The stores are both retail outlets and highly automated producers of over twenty varieties of doughnuts. The company is a branded specialty retailer, and produces more than three million doughnuts a day. In addition to its Krispy Kreme stores
Krispy Kreme Case Study To become a Krispy Kreme franchisee, an entrepreneur must have the dream of one day owning their own business, have a willingness to take risks, be able to recognize opportunities when they occur and be a naturally optimistic thinker who can use their time, capital, and talent to achieve success. To be considered for a Krispy Kreme franchise, entrepreneurs must have demonstrated a time standing history of success as a businessperson, to be willing to work as part of and
Environment Economic The US economy is still recovering from a recession. Despite the poor economic conditions, Krispy Kreme managed to have a steady growth in revenues. Krispy Kreme however is in a low cost industry therefore the rise and fall in the market does not affect their revenues as significantly as higher priced luxury goods. Sociocultural/Global If and when Krispy Kreme decides to go global they will enter a whole new world of adaptation to different markets. They will no longer be
INTRODUCTION Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (KKD) is a doughnut company founded on July 13, 1937 by Vernon Rudolph. Vernon Rudolph began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to local grocery stores in 1937. He soon started selling the original glazed donuts to public on the sidewalk. The first retail-only store is opened in 1989. In 2001 the first international store opened in Canada. The Krispy Kreme can now be found in more than 20 countries with over 800 stores worldwide. Krispy Kreme now sells hot drinks
Krispy Kreme over the years have faced various problems. Included in these problems slow market growth due to shifts in consumer preference and the concern of Krispy Kreme’s fast growth which may result in market destruction of Krispy Kreme’s own position in the marketplace. Consumers on a continuous basis are choosing more healthy and nutritious options that align with their well-being. Due to this shift, many are evading doughnuts which has contributed to stagnant general progression in the doughnut
Krispy Kreme doughnuts have been around for approximately seventy-five years. All properly made doughnuts glazed or jelly filled are good and in my opinion they have the best glazed doughnut in the market. Their mission is to “touch and enhance lives through the joy of Krispy Kreme “( http://www.krispykreme.com ). The vision is to “be the worldwide leader in sharing delicious tastes and creating joyful memories” ( http://www.krispykreme.com ). Mr. Vernon Rudolph purchased a “secret yeast-raised doughnut
Krispy Kreme is a doughnut company founded, in New Orleans in 1937 the owner, Vernon Rudolph bought the recipe and did not discover the recipe himself they started selling there doughnuts in local grocery stores in the earlier years of the brand. And then expanded nationally by selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts in the biggest grocery store Wal-Mart which promoted the brand on a national scale as it branched out to other states in America such as Chicago and became big franchisers’. Krispy Kreme had
TO: FROM: DATE: November 12, 2006 SUBJECT: "Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Going Global?" This memo contains the answers to Questions 1 through 4 from the International Marketing assignment titled, "Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Going Global?" The questions are offset in the shaded area and the answers are provided below each question. (1) Where should Krispy Kreme go next? List the next ten countries they should enter in order of most viable. Describe the criteria you used to develop your list. I identified
Krispy Kreme Case Analysis INDUSTRY ANALYSIS In 2003, the U.S. doughnut industry was a $5 - $6 billion market. American households consumed an estimated 10 -12 billion doughnuts annually; this translates into over three dozen doughnuts per capita. In 2002, doughnut industry sales rose by about 13%. Sales from doughnut outlets rose by about 9%, to approximately $3.6 billion, whereas packaged doughnut sales at supermarkets, convenience stores and other retail outlets staggered in the past five
wonderfully delicious glazed doughnuts that Krispy Kreme is known for world wide. In 1937, Vernon decided to settle down in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and on July 13, 1937, he opened the very first Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. At first, Vernon baked his doughnuts and sold them to local grocery stores, but soon people began lining up outside of his shop so they could purchase fresh, hot, glazed doughnuts from him directly. As the years progressed, more Krispy Kreme stores opened, but something was different
Focus of the Proposal Krispy Kreme, a leading, well-established brand of high quality doughnuts, is still in a stage of astonishing growth potential. According to Dain Rauscher Wessels equity analyst David Geraty, “Krispy Kreme has established itself as the quality leader in the doughnut industry and is positioned to become the dominant industry player, with 145 retail locations in 27 states, Krispy Kreme is expected to capitalize on the brand conscious consumer’s demand for a consistent, high quality
Written Assignment Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc I. Brief History Vernon Rudolph is the brains behind the Krispy Kreme name. He bought a doughnut shop in 1933 and all the assets came along with the purchase, including a secret recipe and name, Krispy Kreme. Rudolph moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he opened his first Krispy Kreme shop. The business prospered and in the 1950¡¦s over ten other locations were opened. The business was able to produce 500 dozen doughnuts an hour. ¡§Revenues
business is just like any other corner shop, and will not get the desired attention from the consumer. Creativity is also very important for marketing strategies. For example, America is on a low carb craze which has the potential to cause problems if Krispy Kreme does not have a creative plan to keep them profitable. Success entrepreneurs are independent. They tend not to rely on other people to make decisions for them. They want to make their own decisions and do something they enjoy. Self confidence is
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc Case Study Summary In this SWOT analysis, I will delve into the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that affect the Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Krispy Kreme is a highly successful company, whose main product, not surprisingly, is doughnuts. The company went public in 2000, and saw a hugely successful increase in share price immediately after. Vernon Rudolph founded the Krispy Kreme company in 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC. The company has since become
asked for decades… which doughnut company reigns supreme, Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts? Many people believe that Krispy Kreme is better because of it more traditional flavors and being able to get their doughnuts hot and fresh. On the other hand, many people like Dunkin Donuts because it is more modern with many different flavors to choose from and The choices of a variety of hot or iced coffees. Many people love coming into Krispy Kreme and watch their doughnuts being made right in front of them
Krispy Kreme Donuts, Inc. Since Krispy Kreme was founded in 1937, it has grown into a leading branded specialty retailer, producing more than 5 million doughnuts a day and over 1.8 billion a year. In addition to Krispy Kreme stores, their premium quality doughnuts are sold in supermarkets, convenience stores and other retail outlets throughout the country. Best known for their fresh, glazed, yeast-raised doughnuts, known as "Hot Original Glazed”, Krispy Kreme also make more than a dozen other varieties
Krispy Kreme Case Study Question 1. The chief element of Krispy Kreme's strategy is to deliver a better doughnut and to appeal to customers in new ways. They have taken great steps to insure customer satisfaction from the use of their proprietary flour recipe to their automated doughnut making machines. They have chosen to target mainly markets with 100,000 households. They also were exploring smaller-sized stores for secondary markets. Krispy Kremes's strong brand name, highly differentiated
mission to slowly take on the fresh pastry market. Krispy Kreme is not one to limit a target of the public. According to Holland (2003), the company is equally loved by 5-year-olds and 75-year-olds alike. They are also enjoyed by whites, blacks, Asians, and Hispanics. New Englanders and Southerners love them as well as Californians and New Yorkers. Race is definitely not an issue. Only three types of people claim that they do not like Krispy Kreme: nutritionists, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees, and compulsive