Krispy Kreme Brings New Cafe to Downtown Toronto Doughnut Fans

TORONTO, June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Krispy Kreme is giving Toronto and surrounding area doughnut fans another sweet reason to smile with the grand opening of the new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe at 162 McCaul Street, Toronto ON, M5T 1W3 (just north of Dundas Street W).  Fans of Krispy Kreme's signature sweet treats and beverages are invited to a grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 28 at 7:00 a.m.  Grand opening festivities will include product sampling and tasty prizes for the first four dozen guests in line.

"Having recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary in Canada, Krispy Kreme is deeply committed to sharing delicious tastes and creating joyful memories with our guests," said Chris Lindsay of Krispy K. Canada Inc, a Krispy Kreme franchisee.  "Our newest downtown Toronto store brings us closer to where our loyal fans live, work, go to school and play, and we are excited to share the one-of-a-kind Krispy Kreme experience with Canadian fans of all ages."

The new Krispy Kreme Doughnut Cafe grand opening events begin at 7:00 a.m.. Get there early for a chance to win the following:

• The first 12 customers in line at the grand opening will receive a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts a month for one year.
• The next 3 dozen customers in line at the grand opening will receive a free Krispy Kreme collectable travel coffee mug.
• Throughout the day guests will have an opportunity to sample a variety of delicious Krispy Kreme signature products.

The new Doughnut Cafe is approximately 600 square feet and will feature Krispy Kreme's unique menu of one-of-a-kind doughnut varieties, signature coffees and espresso drinks, and delicious baked goods including bagels, muffins and croissants.  It will also offer several exciting new hand made bakery items, uniquely known as Krispy Kreme Pull Aparts (hand-rolled fluffy dough, filled with savoury ingredients) and Kruffins (a decadent muffins with a hole filled with delicious fruits, luscious creams or rich chocolate).  The hours of operation are expected to be:  Monday to Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

"We are very excited about opening our fifth store in the Canadian market," said Kelcey Hamaker of Krispy K Canada Inc. "We continue to actively seek new locations in Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City as we look to bring our signature products and unique brand experience closer to consumers with new smaller more convenient locations."

In celebration of 75 years of love for its one-of-a-kind doughnuts, including the world-famous Original Glazed® doughnut- Krispy Kreme is inviting its fans around the globe to join the celebration.  Post your Happy 75th Birthday message on a virtual Birthday Card, interact with the Time Machine of Joy, and share your sweetest Krispy Kreme memories at www.CelebrateKrispyKreme.com.

About Krispy K Canada Company

Krispy K Canada Inc. is owned and operated by Canadians Chris Lindsay and Kelcey Hamaker who became Krispy Kreme franchisees in 2008.  The franchise now operates five locations:  215 Harbord Street Toronto ON, 5920 Mavis Rd. Mississauga ON, 600 Auguste St. Greenfield Park QC, and 1560 LeBourgneuf Blvd. Quebec City QC.  

About Krispy Kreme           

Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed(R) 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. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in approximately 690 locations around the world and approximately 10,000 grocery, convenience and mass merchant stores in the U.S. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Visit us at www.KrispyKreme.com.

SOURCE Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

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