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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001857154-24-000029"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DNUT"
cik: "0001857154"
company_name: "Krispy Kreme, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-03-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-04T08:03:47.762762+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Krispy Kreme partners with McDonald's for nationwide doughnut rollout starting 2H 2024

## Summary
- Phased U.S. rollout begins 2H 2024; nationwide availability at participating McDonald's expected by end of 2026.
- Three varieties (Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles, Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled) delivered fresh daily.
- Exclusive supply agreement for U.S. QSR channel until December 31, 2026; no exclusivity outside U.S.
- Krispy Kreme expects to more than double points of access by end of 2026, leveraging Delivered Fresh Daily channel.
- Follows successful pilot at 160 McDonald's restaurants in Kentucky; no specific sales or profit guarantees.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001857154-24-000029
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DNUT
- cik: 0001857154
- company_name: Krispy Kreme, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-03-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1857154/000185715424000029/0001857154-24-000029-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1857154/000185715424000029/dnut-20240322.htm

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