The rollout will start In the second half of this year, but
it will take roughly two and a half years as Krispy Kreme more than doubles its
distribution to satisfy the partnership. Krispy Kreme Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) Josh Charlesworth said the partnership would more than double the company’s
points of access by the end of 2026.
The tie-up will also boost McDonald’s breakfast offerings.
Adding Krispy Kreme to its offerings will give McDonald’s “a
chance to unlock new business opportunities in the breakfast category and
throughout the day,” Tariq Hassan, McDonald’s USA’s Chief Marketing and
Customer Experience Officer, said in a statement.
McDonald’s began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at some
Kentucky restaurants in Oct. 2022 as part of a pilot program. Krispy Kreme also
launched small-scale tests with other companies such as Costco Wholesale (COST)
internationally, it said in its 2023 annual report published last month.
The news comes as persistently high prices make it harder
for corporations such as McDonald’s to bring in more customers. During its
latest earnings call, the fast-food giant said higher prices had weakened some
segments of its business, particularly with low-income diners.
Shares of Krispy Kreme were up 18% to $14.73 as of 9:45 a.m.
ET Tuesday. McDonald's was near flat at $278.37.
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