japan and krispy kreme

[PottedMeat]

Originally posted by: Genx87
Funny thing about Krispy Kreme, they are unbelievable marketers. They get everything in place for the opening of a franchise store so you have lines around the corner. But the interesting thing is once the buz dies down, the stores have a hard time turning a profit. I believe both stores in the Fargo area closed or are up for sale for this reason. A few of the stores in the Minneapolis area are having a hard time of it. There was an article in the paper a couple of years ago about the crazy of Krispy Kreme and looked at the long term business and how once the initial rush is over, the business fails.

Those idiots spread their business way too fast. It was like that around here in DFW and in Austin too, people would hear about Krispy Kreme and there would be long lines everywhere - people would travel pretty far. But then they built store after store and made the donuts available in the supermarkets and even gas stations. They made themselves 'not special' anymore when you could pick up a KK donut anywhere. Now I pass by the stores and the only cars you see are owned by the employees and maybe a customer or two.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I never understood the krispy kreme craze. They were okay but nothing spectacular.

I think it was more of the atmosphere at the store. Getting to watch them make the donuts and get them fresh off the line is quite a novelty they played on. And I love it That and they have the best Apple Cinnamon filled donuts.

 

[kranky]

Originally posted by: nweaver
Krispy Kreme are good hot off the line, otherwise they are just OK. Find a good mom & pop shop (incredible one in Beaver Falls, PA while I was on vacation) and you will get a better doughnut.

Oram's, the place that sells the huge donuts? They are indeed fabulous.

 

[Aikouka]

Originally posted by: SZLiao214
Yeah i heard fast food over in japan is aiding in enhancement

Don't products such as poultry (such as McNuggets ) typically have estrogen in them or have I been misguided?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I never understood the krispy kreme craze. They were okay but nothing spectacular.

The plain donuts were way too sweet, but I loved the jelly-filled ones.

 

[Hammerhead]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I never understood the krispy kreme craze. They were okay but nothing spectacular.

The plain donuts were way too sweet, but I loved the jelly-filled ones.

Now this is SPECTACULAR!
Krispy Kreme Cheeseburger!!!

 

[Zap]

Originally posted by: Genx87
There was an article in the paper a couple of years ago about the crazy of Krispy Kreme and looked at the long term business and how once the initial rush is over, the business fails.

Reminds me of Dairy Queen. I think there was even a lawsuit because the company misled franchise owners with exaggerations of profitability.

Originally posted by: SZLiao214
Those donuts are great during "hot now" but nothing special afterwards.

Yup, after they cool down, they are perfectly "normal" and not special.

 

[imported_Snagle]

Originally posted by: BrownTown
man, kriskpy kreme donuts are incredible! Too bad they cost a ton. MY high school had some deal with them where we got them at cost for a bunch of stuff for fun raising and the like, and there were times I ate 10-20 donuts in a row (and subsequently felt sick, but its totally worth it).

My school always had plenty of fun, we tended to raise funds instead.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: PottedMeat

Originally posted by: Genx87
Funny thing about Krispy Kreme, they are unbelievable marketers. They get everything in place for the opening of a franchise store so you have lines around the corner. But the interesting thing is once the buz dies down, the stores have a hard time turning a profit. I believe both stores in the Fargo area closed or are up for sale for this reason. A few of the stores in the Minneapolis area are having a hard time of it. There was an article in the paper a couple of years ago about the crazy of Krispy Kreme and looked at the long term business and how once the initial rush is over, the business fails.

Those idiots spread their business way too fast. It was like that around here in DFW and in Austin too, people would hear about Krispy Kreme and there would be long lines everywhere - people would travel pretty far. But then they built store after store and made the donuts available in the supermarkets and even gas stations. They made themselves 'not special' anymore when you could pick up a KK donut anywhere. Now I pass by the stores and the only cars you see are owned by the employees and maybe a customer or two.

yea around Toledo you can get them just about anywhere, the Kroger stores always had them. And down here in Columbus the UDF stores have KK's doughnuts available, same with all the Speedways I have ever been in.

yet, the KK store in Toledo that I remember has stayed open and actually receives healthy business. It was one of the hit places when there was a school delay, that and ihop, for the high schools.

 

[intogamer]

I miss Krispy Kreme... oh .97 donut

 

[zanejohnson]

they're gonna get the itus.

 

[habib89]

i love Krispy Kreme!

 

[Imported]

Beard papa so gooooooooooooood!

 

[Sex Smurf]

Mr. Donut > Beard Papa > krispy kreme