Kremed! The rise and fall of Krispy Kreme is a cautionary tale of ambition, greed, and inexperience. What could be more perfect than a Krispy Kreme doughnut? Hot from the fryer and loaded with sugar, the Original Glazed is practically irresistible. For a time, Krispy Kreme's stock seemed irresistible, too. When the company went public in April 2000, at the peak of the Internet whirlwind, investors flocked to buy into a business they could understand. An old-fashioned franchise based in Winston-Salem
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; ,.: ) j I 1 ' 7 I I I l-*--*** I I ___i Krispy Kreme Doughnuts,Inc. As the millennium began, the future for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts,Inc., smelled sweet.Not only could the company boast iconic statusand a nearly cultlike following. it had quickly become a darling of Wali Street.Less than a year after its initial public offering, in April 2000, Krispy Kreme shareswere selling for 62 times earnings and, by 2003, Fortune magazinehad dubbed the company "the hottestbrand in America
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Running head: KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.: A CASE ANALYSIS Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.: A Case Analysis Presented to By October 09, 2009 Table of Contents II. Table of Contents 2 III. Executive Summary 3 IV. Situational Analysis 5 A. Environment 5 B. Industry Analysis 5 C. The Organization 7 D. The Marketing Strategy 9 V. Problems Found in Situational Analysis 10 A. Statement of primary problem. 10 B. Statement of secondary problem 12 C. Statement
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Case Context: 1937 - Vernon Rudolph purchased a secret recipe from a French Chef in New Orleans -Vernon Rudolph rented a building in North California and started selling Krispy Kreme to local grocery stores 1938 - He stared selling ‘hot original-glazed’ doughnuts to customers directly 1960’s-1970’s - The company’s reputation started growing throughout Southern United States - The number of new stores (company-owned or franchised increased) Mid 1990’s - They used the new area developer
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world leading producer of breakfast cereals and convenience food. Its aim is to maintain its position which it earn. In 2007, it was Britain’s biggest selling grocery brand, with sales figure more than $550 million. It’s brand are basically Rice krispies, special K and Nutri – Grain which are recognized by household names around the world. Its brand has its own characteristic which is snap, crack and pop. Kellogg also involve in Corporate Social Responsibility. It divide its overall market in SIX
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts “It ain’t just the doughnuts that are glazed!” Matt Gnau Leslie Lee Yves de Parseval Bharat Poddar Accounting 712, Section 3 April 15, 2003 1. Business Strategy Krispy Kreme is a branded premium quality doughnut retailer. It has three sources of revenue. • On- and off-premise sales from 99 company owned and operated doughnut stores. Off-premise sales constitute doughnut sales to supermarkets, gas stations, etc. • Royalties from franchisees (3%
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Krispy Kreme case demonstrates the downfall of a franchise based donut maker, Krispy Kreme. Krispy Kreme is an example of a franchise-gone-wrong. The Krispy Kreme craze in the early 2000s drove millions of customers to stores, waiting in line for the cherished fresh glazed delicacies. As a result of the demand, the number of Krispy Kreme franchises exploded, with new entrepreneurs trying to enter in the market. New stores emerged in 400 locations all over the country and the world, and the Krispy
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Krispy Kreme’s Dilemma Preston Bass David Braziel Tyler Bullock Adam Hefton Ryan Tarrant Corporate Finance 4360 Dr. Steve Rich Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Purpose, Scope and Limitations 4 Sources and Methods of Literary Search 5 Report Organization 5 Krispy Kreme’s Dilemma 6 Krispy Kreme’s Current Solutions 9 Recommendations 11 Appendix 1: Corporate Overview 14 Appendix 2: Graphs 17 Appendix 3: Income Statement 18 Appendix 4: Revenue
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Krispy Kreme Case Study FINA 470-01 Strategic Financial Management Company Overview: Krispy Kreme is a retailer and wholesaler of “high quality doughnuts and packaged sweets” (2010 10-K report) as well as various beverages. Krispy Kreme consists of stores and franchises that include domestic and international franchises, company stores and the KK Supply Chain. Krispy Kreme is also the sole provider to all their stores and franchises of the ingredients and equipment needed for store operations
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Financial Statement Analysis Case Analysis: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 1. Analysts are predicting that Krispy Kreme will be able to perform highly effectively and continue to grow rapidly in the coming two years. What are the key factors underlying the growth (at least 2)? Do you agree with their analysis? What are some potential concerns (at least 2)? Analysts are predicting that Krispy Kreme will be able to perform highly effectively and continue to grow rapidly in the upcoming two years
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