Type: Public
On the web: http://www.krispykreme.com
Employees: 3,700
Employee growth: 3.6%

You might say these sweet treats are wholly delicious. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts operates a leading chain of doughnut outlets with about 650 locations throughout the US and in about 20 other countries. The shops are popular for their glazed doughnuts that are served fresh and hot out of the fryer. In addition to its original glazed variety, Krispy Kreme serves cake and filled doughnuts, crullers, and fritters, as well as hot coffee and other beverages. The chain includes about 275 doughnut shops and some 370 kiosks and satellite locations. The company owns and operates 85 locations and franchises the rest. Krispy Kreme also markets its doughnuts through grocery stores and supermarkets.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending January, 2011:
Sales: $362.0M
One year growth: 4.5%
Net income: $7.6M

Officers:
Chairman, President, and CEO: James H. (Jim) Morgan
EVP, CFO, and Treasurer: Douglas R. (Doug) Muir
Director Corporate Communications: Brian K. Little

Competitors:
Dunkin
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group
Starbucks

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