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Krispy Kreme 28th Annual ICR Conference 2026 summary

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28th Annual ICR Conference 2026 summary12 Jan, 2026

Strategic Growth and Turnaround Plan

  • Focus on expanding access to fresh donuts through shops, digital commerce, and off-premise distribution, with U.S. household penetration at 13%, indicating significant growth potential.

  • Launched a turnaround plan emphasizing capital-light, profitable growth, including refranchising, margin expansion, and deleveraging.

  • Refranchising internationally, including a $65M Japan deal expected to close in Q1 2026, with proceeds used for debt reduction and plans for further refranchising.

  • Restructuring the Western U.S. joint venture and considering selective U.S. refranchising, while focusing on improving profitability and efficiency of company-owned operations.

  • Reducing capital intensity by leveraging existing assets and prioritizing franchise development.

Operational Efficiency and Capital Allocation

  • Opened a record-breaking Minneapolis hub in November 2025, generating $1M in 17 days and supporting off-premise distribution to 48 locations.

  • U.S. production network operates at 25% utilization, with 54% of logistics outsourced, allowing for more access points without major new investment.

  • CapEx for 2026 will be lower, focused on maintenance, supporting improved free cash flow through operational improvements and capital-light shift.

  • Leveraging existing doughnut production capacity to drive return on invested capital (ROIC).

Margin Expansion and Logistics Optimization

  • Appointed a new COO, driving labor productivity and production optimization.

  • Outsourcing delivery to third-party logistics providers, aiming for full U.S. network outsourcing by 2026, improving cost predictability and efficiency.

  • Rationalized 1,500 underperforming doors, replacing them with 1,000 higher-volume, higher-margin locations.

  • Expanding margins through operational efficiency, including logistics outsourcing.

US refranchising criteria beyond JV stake reduction
Leverage 25% production capacity for growth pace
Quantify 3PL impact on logistics costs and margins
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, known for its distinctive taste and high-quality ingredients, offers a wide variety of doughnuts, including traditional glazed varieties and non-traditional offerings such as the original Glazed Holes and chocolate covered options. In addition to offering coffee, hot tea and other beverages, Krispy Kreme also sells packaged doughnuts that can be baked at home.

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