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Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph (1915–1973), who bought a yeast-raised recipe from a New Orleans chef, rented a building in 1937 in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began selling to local grocery stores.
Learn how Krispy Kreme started as a small doughnut shop in North Carolina and became a global icon with over 700 stores. Discover the innovations, milestones, and challenges of the company that sells hot Original Glazed doughnuts.
Jun 12, 2021 · Krispy Kreme has offered its iconic glazed doughnuts since its opening in 1937 and developed a cult following over the past nearly 84 years.
May 24, 2024 · Learn how Vernon Rudolph started selling donuts from a hole in the wall in 1937 and how Krispy Kreme became a global brand. Discover the origins of the Original Glazed flavor, the green tile roofs, and the unique donut-making equipment.
Company History: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. makes what some would argue are one of the highlights of life on this planet: yeast-raised doughnuts. Sweet and impossibly fluffy, the Original Glazed earned a zealous following throughout the southern United States--and then beyond once expansion outside the South began in the mid-1990s.
Krispy Kreme doughnuts have been made fresh daily since 1937 - ever since Vernon Rudolph sold doughnuts from a hole in the wall, we've been the home of great doughnuts and perfectly paired coffee.
Learn how Vernon Rudolph started Krispy Kreme in 1937 with a secret recipe for yeast-raised doughnuts and expanded it across the country and the world. Discover how Krispy Kreme adapted to changing markets, franchisees, and community needs over the decades.
