Krispy kreme

History of Krispy Kreme

By cm05107
  • The Beginning

    The Beginning

    Vernon Rudolph purchased a donut shop in Kentucky, as well as a secret recipe for yeast-raised donuts from a French chef.
  • Moves to Nashville, TN

    Moves to Nashville, TN

  • New Beginnings

    New Beginnings

    He opens his own shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
  • Krispy Kreme Mourns the Loss of Their Founder

    Krispy Kreme Mourns the Loss of Their Founder

    Vernon Rudolph passes away.
  • Beatrice Food Company buys Krispy Kreme

    Beatrice Food Company buys Krispy Kreme

  • Movin' Up!

    Movin' Up!

    The first Krispy Kreme outside of the South opens in Indianapolis.
  • NEW YORK, NEW YORK!

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK!

    NYC opens its first Krispy Kreme.
  • Out West

    Out West

    The first Krispy Kreme on the West Coast opens in La Habra, California.
  • Goin' Public

    Goin' Public

    Krispy Kreme goes public in 2000, raising proceeds of $63 million dollars on NASDAQ.
  • International!

    International!

    The first Krispy Kreme outside of the United States opens in Toronto, Canada.