Krispy Kreme UK
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Krispy Kreme UK is the United Kingdom
subsidiary of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, an American company. The UK headquarters are based in Camberley
, Surrey
.
. The store situated in the world famous Harrods
department store in London
became one of 35 stores in the UK, but closed in June 2011. A Leeds store is opening on 5th July 2011. 3 Stores have been opened in Manchester
and are currently the furthest away from the Greater London
area until the Leeds location is opened (Krispy Kreme no longer has franchise opportunities or development rights available in the United Kingdom. - according to their website). Other stores outside Greater London include Birmingham
(Inside Selfridges
), Oxford
, Portsmouth
(2 locations), Southampton
, Milton Keynes
, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport and Luton Airport. Krispy Kreme's 2003 UK arrival coincides with the 2002 departure of its major competitor Dunkin' Donuts
from the UK, Dunkin' Donuts met with much less success than Krispy Kremes and only operated 8 stores, 4 in London, 2 in Dublin, 1 in Glasgow
and 1 in Aberdeen
which were all closed down due to low sales.
At the end of March 2011, Business.Scoland.com reported that Krispy Kreme plan to expand in to Scotland in 2011 opening outlets in Glasgow
and Edinburgh
. Krispy Kreme later stated that while Edinburgh and Glasgow were plausible locations for future outlets, no plans had been announced.http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/scottish-business-news/2011/05/31/krispy-kreme-backtracks-on-scottish-expansion-plans-106408-23169775/
In October 2003 Krispy Kreme UK opened up their first store in Enfield
, London
. It is located on Great Cambridge Road. Since then they have gone on to open another 34 stores, the most recent being in Manchester on the 14th December 2007 and the next scheduled for Leeds in February 2009. In the UK, Krispy Kreme have opened the majority of their stores inside the M25
(Greater London
) or in Central London. Their furthest store from London being located in Manchester
. Other stores outside Greater London include those at Oxford
, Milton Keynes
and Portsmouth
. Krispy Kreme also have fresh cabinets (ISB's) located in many Tesco
and WHSmith stores.
In summer 2007 the fresh store at Brooklands near Weybridge became the first ever store in the UK to close, discounting the temporary store in the Bluewater food court. The reason for the closure was due to the expansion of the Tesco Extra store consuming the space previously occupied by Krispy Kreme. Other UK stores that have closed include those in Bournemouth
, Gatwick Airport and Harrods
.
Krispy Kreme have opened a new store in Avon Meads, Bristol. A further new store opened at Cabot Circus, also in Bristol in late August 2010
On the 19 April 2011 Krispy Kreme opened their first store in Wales. The store is in Cardiff, situated in The St Davids shopping centre.
Krispy Kreme currently separate their stores into three categories.
Fresh Locations rely entirely on factory stores. They have doughnuts brought in fresh everyday. These are usually based in smaller locations with a high footfall. The most common locations for these stores are at railway stations and airports or inside larger Tesco stores.
There are currently many fresh cabinets located inside Tesco stores around the UK. These cabinets feature fresh doughnuts delivered daily. A full list can be found on the company's official website.
They do not have any stores in Scotland, only England and Wales
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
subsidiary of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, an American company. The UK headquarters are based in Camberley
Camberley
Camberley is a town in Surrey, England, situated 31 miles southwest of central London, in the corridor between the M3 and M4 motorways. The town lies close to the borders of both Hampshire and Berkshire; the boundaries intersect on the western edge of the town where all three counties...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
.
Conception
In October 2003 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts opened their first store location in the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The store situated in the world famous Harrods
Harrods
Harrods is an upmarket department store located in Brompton Road in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. The Harrods brand also applies to other enterprises undertaken by the Harrods group of companies including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air...
department store in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
became one of 35 stores in the UK, but closed in June 2011. A Leeds store is opening on 5th July 2011. 3 Stores have been opened in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
and are currently the furthest away from the Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
area until the Leeds location is opened (Krispy Kreme no longer has franchise opportunities or development rights available in the United Kingdom. - according to their website). Other stores outside Greater London include Birmingham
Birmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
(Inside Selfridges
Selfridges
Selfridges, AKA Selfridges & Co, is a chain of high end department stores in the United Kingdom. It was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge. The flagship store in London's Oxford Street is the second largest shop in the UK and was opened on 15 March 1909.More recently, three other stores have been...
), Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
(2 locations), Southampton
Southampton
Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest...
, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes , sometimes abbreviated MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England, about north-west of London. It is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes...
, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport and Luton Airport. Krispy Kreme's 2003 UK arrival coincides with the 2002 departure of its major competitor Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts is an international doughnut and coffee retailer founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts; it is now headquartered in Canton...
from the UK, Dunkin' Donuts met with much less success than Krispy Kremes and only operated 8 stores, 4 in London, 2 in Dublin, 1 in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and 1 in Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
which were all closed down due to low sales.
At the end of March 2011, Business.Scoland.com reported that Krispy Kreme plan to expand in to Scotland in 2011 opening outlets in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
and Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
. Krispy Kreme later stated that while Edinburgh and Glasgow were plausible locations for future outlets, no plans had been announced.http://www.business7.co.uk/business-news/scottish-business-news/2011/05/31/krispy-kreme-backtracks-on-scottish-expansion-plans-106408-23169775/
Locations
London Borough of Enfield
The London Borough of Enfield is the most northerly London borough and forms part of Outer London. It borders the London Boroughs of Barnet, Haringey and Waltham Forest...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. It is located on Great Cambridge Road. Since then they have gone on to open another 34 stores, the most recent being in Manchester on the 14th December 2007 and the next scheduled for Leeds in February 2009. In the UK, Krispy Kreme have opened the majority of their stores inside the M25
M25 motorway
The M25 motorway, or London Orbital, is a orbital motorway that almost encircles Greater London, England, in the United Kingdom. The motorway was first mooted early in the 20th century. A few sections, based on the now abandoned London Ringways plan, were constructed in the early 1970s and it ...
(Greater London
Greater London
Greater London is the top-level administrative division of England covering London. It was created in 1965 and spans the City of London, including Middle Temple and Inner Temple, and the 32 London boroughs. This territory is coterminate with the London Government Office Region and the London...
) or in Central London. Their furthest store from London being located in Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
. Other stores outside Greater London include those at Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes , sometimes abbreviated MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England, about north-west of London. It is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes...
and Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
. Krispy Kreme also have fresh cabinets (ISB's) located in many Tesco
Tesco
Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues and the second-largest measured by profits...
and WHSmith stores.
In summer 2007 the fresh store at Brooklands near Weybridge became the first ever store in the UK to close, discounting the temporary store in the Bluewater food court. The reason for the closure was due to the expansion of the Tesco Extra store consuming the space previously occupied by Krispy Kreme. Other UK stores that have closed include those in Bournemouth
Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the 2001 Census the town has a population of 163,444, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth...
, Gatwick Airport and Harrods
Harrods
Harrods is an upmarket department store located in Brompton Road in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. The Harrods brand also applies to other enterprises undertaken by the Harrods group of companies including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air...
.
Krispy Kreme have opened a new store in Avon Meads, Bristol. A further new store opened at Cabot Circus, also in Bristol in late August 2010
On the 19 April 2011 Krispy Kreme opened their first store in Wales. The store is in Cardiff, situated in The St Davids shopping centre.
Krispy Kreme currently separate their stores into three categories.
Factory stores
Factory Stores are entirely self sufficient, they produce all 15 doughnut varieties as well as the newly introduced dessert collection.Hot tunnels
Hot Tunnels are a format of Krispy Kreme doughnuts that have the ability to add warm glaze to original glazed doughnuts that are produced elsewhere. These stores have all varieties brought in from factory stores.Fresh locations
There are currently many fresh cabinets located inside Tesco stores around the UK. These cabinets feature fresh doughnuts delivered daily. A full list can be found on the company's official website.
They do not have any stores in Scotland, only England and Wales