WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Krispy Kreme (NYSE:KKD) today announced it is bringing its signature sweet treats to Guatemala through a development agreement it has signed with Pronto, Sociedad Anónima to open 12 shops throughout the country over the next four years.
“The demand for Krispy Kreme continues to grow throughout Latin America, including Guatemala,” said Dan Beem, Krispy Kreme’s Senior Vice President and President – International. “We’re excited to partner with Pedro Gonzalez-Teja and Gregorio Presa, owners of Pronto, Sociedad Anónima. They are experienced operators who are committed to excellence and delivering that iconic Krispy Kreme experience.”
Gonzalez-Teja said they are honored to be able to bring Krispy Kreme to Guatemala, and are excited to offer not only the brand’s signature sweet treats but a special Guatemalan coffee blend available only in that country.
“We can’t explain how excited we are to be new members of the Krispy Kreme family. We not only are huge fans of the doughnuts but we are huge fans of the brand,” he said. “Guatemalans not only love sweets, they also love coffee. Guatemala is internationally recognized for its high-quality coffee and by creating a rich and delicious Guatemalan blend to go with a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts we can offer something that most sweets and coffee lovers can’t resist.”
Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed® doughnuts, great tasting coffee, and other assorted sweet treats can be found in more than 1,000 shops in 24 countries.
About Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Krispy Kreme has more than 1,000 retail shops in 24 countries. Krispy Kreme is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: KKD). For more information about Krispy Kreme visit www.KrispyKreme.com. Also visit us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme, on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme, and on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/KrispyKreme.
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Krispy Kreme
Darryl Carr, 336-726-8996
Sr. Director, Communications
dcarr@krispykreme.com
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