Table #1. * The analysis of percentage changes in Balance sheets 2000-2004 shows that the balance structure was changed completely during these years. * While the Shareholders’ equity maintained at the same level between 65% and 75% over the period from the beginning of 2001 to the beginning of 2004, the long-term debt increased from 3% to 23%. * The same time, current assets and current liabilities dropped from 40% to 23% and from 23% to 9%, respectively. Table #2. The decrease
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nnnnnnnuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuKrispy Kreme is an international chain of doughnut stores that was founded by VernonRudolph in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. The parent company isKrispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD), which is based in Winston-Salem.While selling assorted types of doughnuts, Krispy Kremes signature item is a glazed doughnutthat is traditionally served warm.Products are sold in Krispy Kreme stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, gas stations
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Krispy Kreme Background An international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature hot Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, founded in 1937. Over 580 locations in 19 countries Strategy KKD executives believe the key to improving the firm’s performance and capitalizing on industry growth is to increase the percentage of stores operated by franchisees. Problems Buying and operating a franchise can be a great way for an entrepreneur
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KRISPY KREME SCANDAL LaVeta Reed Brandman University ACCU 620 November 15, 2015 Introduction Krispy Kreme is a leading international branded specialty retailer of premium quality doughnuts. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, the company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Today, Krispy Kreme and its one-of-a-kind Hot Light can be found in over 1000 shops around the world. Currently, Krispy Kreme can be found in 24 countries,
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The Krispy Kreme, INC. Case By Group 10 Aydin Abdollahi Farrah Shareef Yiming Wang The Krispy Kreme, Inc. case examines the chain of events that caused this once prized stock to come suddenly plummeting down by 80% in 2004. In the year 2000, Krispy Kreme went public and quickly became the hot stock to own, the company already had an iconic status and this helped to fuel their success on Wall Street. Wall Street had nothing
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Krispy Kreme Case Analysis Anthony Jachera, Salma Saeed, Chris Westendorf October 20th, 2014 Executive Summary This case analysis considers the sudden and very large drop in the market value of equity for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD) and pinpoints the causes behind the downfall of one of the hottest brands in America. Beginning with their highly successful IPO in April of 2000, KKD quickly rose to become one of the most successful companies in the United States. Customers and Wall Street simply
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* Diagnosis: In my opinion, Krispy Kreme’s rapid expansion may be the biggest problem for them. The rapid expansion also caused its rapid fall. From the case we can see Krispy Kreme’s start to selling doughnuts in location other than its own shops in November 2000. This strategy causes the company get difficult to control the quality, freshness and the displayed of the doughnuts. This cause customs loss trusts with the brand, in the long-term, they will loss loyalty customs which would be the most
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Project of Strategic Management Case Study Krispy Kreme Doughnut HAILEY COLLEGE OF COMMERCE UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB We are thankful to ALLAH (all mighty) for guiding us and giving us power and courage. Project submitted: Sir Ishfaq Ahmed This project is based on our course of S.M. We have tried to utilize our knowledge about the subject which was taught by our professor. S.M is a vast field and it was a bit difficult for us to cover it all at our learning phase. We have applied many concepts
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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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| 14 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Overview With 181 Krispy Kreme stores in 28 states, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in 2001 was rapidly building something of a cult following for its light, warm, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Sales were on an impressive climb, exceeding 3.5 million doughnuts a day. The company’s business model called for 20 percent annual revenue growth, mid-single digit comparable store sales growth, and 25 percent annual growth in earnings per share. Krispy Kreme had created
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