Krispy Kreme Doughnut Production
A Krispy Kreme store makes about 20 million doughnuts a year. The machine turns on at 4am and begins churning out hot doughnuts. Approximately 22,000 are made daily, 55,000 weekly, and 16 million yearly. Per capita, Canadians eat the most doughnuts compared to all other countries. The over 4,600 Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada significantly contribute to this rate.
Krispy Kreme Products and Revenue
In addition to selling doughnuts, Krispy Kreme also sells hot, cold, iced beverages, soft serve ice cream, chillers, and shakes.
KKD’s strategy provides three revenue sources: Sales at company stores; Royalties and fees from franchised stores; Sales of mixes, equipment, and coffee to franchised stores.
Krispy Kreme Financials
In 2020, Krispy Kreme made $1.1 billion in revenue.
Krispy Kreme Operations
Krispy Kreme makes glazed doughnuts twice daily: around opening and again in the afternoon. Specialty doughnuts bake once daily.
An average Krispy Kreme Donut Maker hourly pay is $10.45, 14% below the national average.
The flipper turns them midway through frying, floating, so oil only cooks one side at a time.
For best freshness, Krispy Kreme doughnuts should be eaten day of purchase.