---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001857154-23-000016"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DNUT"
cik: "0001857154"
company_name: "Krispy Kreme, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-02-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-19T00:03:03.702515+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Krispy Kreme expands McDonald's test to ~160 Louisville-Lexington locations starting March 21

## Summary
- McDonald's USA expands Krispy Kreme doughnut test to approximately 160 restaurants in Louisville, Lexington and surrounding area.
- Three varieties offered: Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles, and Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled.
- Available all day in-restaurant, Drive Thru, McDelivery, and McDonald's App starting March 21, 2023.
- Expanded test aims to assess operational impact and customer demand on a larger scale.
- Doughnuts available for a limited time while supplies last.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001857154-23-000016
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DNUT
- cik: 0001857154
- company_name: Krispy Kreme, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-02-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1857154/000185715423000016/0001857154-23-000016-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1857154/000185715423000016/dnut-20230227.htm

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