KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS CASE STUDY CASE OVERVIEW The case depicts KRISPY KREME ’s franchise system growth and decline as a lesson to entrepreneurs running a company as a franchisor. KRISPY KREME‚ one of the successful companies in the food-service industry‚ began as a single doughnut shop in the early 20ths. The rapid expansion of its business scale made the corporation suffer its first economic crisis by the early 1980s. A group of franchisees later took charge of the heavily-debt company bringing
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health and current condition of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts‚ Inc.? In Exhibit 1‚ the income statement it is easiest to examine the financial health of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts‚ Inc. by using their net income. Net income is the most commonly used indicator to show a company’s profitability. In January of 2000‚ their net income was 5‚956 (thousands) and in August of 2004 it was 57‚087 (thousands). It steadily rose over the four years. Although‚ later in May of 2004 Krispy Kreme discontinued its Montana Mills
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BACKGROUND OF KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS Krispy Kreme Dougnuts was founded on July 13‚ 1937 in Winston-Salem‚ North Carolina‚ United States by Vemon Rudolph. The company became a publicly-traded company in April 2000. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts produces approximately 5.5 million doughnuts a day consisting of 20 varieties. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts serves customers in 395 stores where 40 stores are in the United States and the rest are in 10 foreign countries namely Australia‚ Canada‚ Hong Kong‚ Indonesia
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FIGURE 1.0 SPACE MATRIX In the SPACE analysis‚ Unilever ought to continue to occupy the Aggressive position because of the strong Financial Strength (FS) and Industry Strength (IS). The financial position is strong and sales have increased although the slim fast product has not been performing well as it still is profitable and can support this position. This is a good position to maintain for them to continue as market leaders in food and home-care industry. INTERNAL ANALYSIS MARKET AUDIT
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My mom and I we’re walking out of Krispy Kreme while I was eating a glazed donut. I hop in the car and hear my mom’s phone ringing‚ not thinking to much of it I carry on devouring my donut. Suddenly a man’s voice stops me eating my donut. “I’ve heard that voice before‚ who is that?” I said to my mom. Slowly she turns her head with the palest face I’ve ever seen her have. “It’s your dad...” she said. I shut down‚ not knowing what to say or do. Sitting there for a little I finally get the courage to
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Store Manager / Assistant Manager Responsible for directing the daily operations of a single store. Operates in accordance with prescribed policies and practices. Ensures compliance with standards for customer relations‚ food costs‚ safety‚ sanitation‚ and product preparation and merchandising. May participate in image-building activities within local community. As highest management position within unit‚ is accountable for the unit and its operations at all times whether physically present or
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During the Great Depression‚ there was little to no food for soldiers. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts were invented in the 1930s and it was a smashing hit. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts to this day is still a smashing hit. On July 13‚ 1937‚ the first Krispy Kreme store opened for business in Winston-Salem‚ North Carolina. The company’s success and quick rise to popularity were due both to the personal history of Vernon Rudolph‚ its owner‚ and the larger cultural history of doughnuts in America (and more specifically
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to customers entering its stores or using its drive-through windows‚ Krispy Kreme also uses its outlets as factories that additionally distribute fresh doughnuts for sale at convenience stores and supermarkets.
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KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS‚ INC. As the millennium began‚ the future for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts‚ Inc.‚ smelled sweet. Not only could the company boast iconic status and a nearly cultlike following‚ it had quickly become a darling of Wall Street. Less than a year after its initial public offering‚ in April 2000‚ Krispy Kreme shares were selling for 62 times earnings and‚ by 2003‚ Fortune magazine had dubbed the company "the hottest brand in America." With ambitious plans to open 500 doughnut shops over
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KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS‚ INC.—2004 Cynthia Duff Francis Marion University Ticker Symbol: KKD www.krispykreme.com The neon sign "Hot Doughnuts Now‚" when illuminated‚ lures hungry customers into the local Krispy Kreme stores. The sign signals that Krispy Kreme ’s signature product‚ Hot Original Glazed doughnuts‚ are right now rolling under the glazing process and are ready to be devoured by anxiously waiting customers. There ’s nothing better than a hot‚ fresh‚ fluffy glazed doughnut that melts
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