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Vernon Carver Rudolph (June 30, 1915 – August 16, 1973) was an American businessman who founded Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.
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 Vernon Rudolph bought a secret doughnut recipe in 1937 and started selling hot Original Glazed doughnuts on the sidewalk in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Discover how he invented and improved the doughnut making process and expanded Krispy Kreme across the US and the world.
Jul 13, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Vernon Rudolph, who started his own doughnut shop in 1937 and created the Krispy Kreme Corporation in 1947. Find out how he got the recipe, expanded his business, and donated to the Smithsonian Institution.
Jul 10, 2017 · Krispy Kreme is the story of one man—Vernon Rudolph. In 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, his family bought a yeast-based doughnut recipe and the Krispy Kreme brand from a French chef in New Orleans.
Jun 12, 2021 · According to the company's website, founder Vernon Rudolph bought a secret yeast-raised doughnut recipe from a French chef based in New Orleans.
May 24, 2024 · After purchasing a secret yeast donut recipe from a New Orleans French chef, Vernon Rudolph rented a building in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and began selling Krispy Kreme donuts to local grocery stores on July 13, 1937.
