Krispy Kreme sells Western U.S. and Japan operations for $160 million

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Krispy Kreme Advances Turnaround to Drive Capital-Light Growth Through Refranchising

March 24, 2026 4:15 PM EDT

 WKS Restaurant Group increases stake in Western U.S. joint venture and expands footprint

Unison Capital acquires Japan operations

Net cash proceeds from both transactions to be used for debt paydown

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) (Krispy Kreme, KKI, or the Company) today announced continued progress on its turnaround plan to deleverage the balance sheet and drive sustainable, profitable growth through refranchising, a key component of the plan.

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