Krispy Kreme Canadian Franchisee Opens New Shop in Toronto

Small Café Style Shop Offers Fans A New Convenient Downtown Location

TORONTO, Nov. 18 /CNW/ - Krispy K Canada Company is now sharing its legendary sweet treats and beverages with the city of Toronto at its new neighbourhood Café style Krispy Kreme doughnut shop.  Loyal Krispy Kreme fans will be happy to know that the new shop is conveniently located at 215 Harbord Street at the corner of Bathurst and Harbord.  The new smaller concept Krispy Kreme shop will host its official grand opening on Saturday, November 20 at 7:00 a.m. 

The first 12 customers in line at the grand opening will receive a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts a month for one year.  The first 100 customers in line at the grand opening will receive a free Krispy Kreme collectable travel coffee mug.  Also, throughout the day, consumers will have an opportunity to sample a variety of delicious Krispy Kreme signature products.

This new neighbourhood Café style shop will feature Krispy Kreme's unique menu of one-of-a-kind doughnut varieties, and signature coffees and espresso drinks.  It will also offer several exciting new menu items, including bagels, muffins and croissants. The hours of operation are expected to be: Monday to Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

"We are excited to bring this convenient neighbourhood café style shop to our many fans in the city of Toronto," said Chris Lindsay of Krispy K. Canada Company.   "Opening smaller shops that are closer to where our loyal fans live, work and play is very important to our franchise organization as we strive to share the one-of-a-kind Krispy Kreme experience with more Canadians.  We are thrilled to be opening a new Krispy Kreme shop in Canada."  

"We are very pleased this new store opening is taking place in the Canadian market," said Jim Morgan, president and chief executive officer of Krispy Kreme. "Our franchise partner, Krispy K Canada Company, has our complete confidence and support as they bring our signature products and unique brand experience closer to consumers with new smaller more convenient locations."

About Krispy K Canada Company

Krispy K Canada Company is owned and operated by Canadians Chris Lindsay and Kelcey Hamaker who became Krispy Kreme franchisees in 2008. The franchise operates four locations: 215 Harbord Street Toronto ON, 5920 Mavis Rd. Mississauga ON, 600 Auguste St. Greenfield Park QC, and 1560 LeBourgneuf Blvd. Quebec City QC.  

About Krispy Kreme  

Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed^® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in approximately 630 locations around the world. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Visit us at www.KrispyKreme.com

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