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Krispy Kreme (DNUT) reported Q2 net revenue down 12.8% to $331.0M, with its fourth straight loss. Adjusted EBITDA rose 43.2% to $28.8M. Margins improved, with US segment margin up 370 bps. The company is deleveraging and refranchising, but global points of access fell 13.5% and US revenue dropped 25.0%.

Krispy Kreme Ireland's pre-tax losses rose 136% to €3.07M in 2025, with revenues falling 4.6% to €13.47M. The company cited economic challenges, including reduced footfall and cost pressures, for the decline. EBITDA loss was €211,000, and cash reserves dropped to €684,000. The company operates 14 retail locations and expects 2026 to remain challenging.

Krispy Kreme is expanding internationally through franchising, with new locations in Spain, Uzbekistan, the Netherlands, Estonia, and Mauritius. The company is also refranchising some markets, like Canada, to strengthen its balance sheet. In Japan, Krispy Kreme sold its operations to Unison Capital for $69.3 million, focusing on an asset-light approach. The company aims to increase profitability through refranchising and retail partnerships, with $90 million from a transaction with WKS Restauran

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) will launch a US Pokémon Doughnut Collection on Aug. 18, 2026, with six themed doughnuts available through Sept. 13. Pre-orders for the Pokémon Dozen run through Aug. 17. Guests wearing Pokémon attire on Aug. 22 get a free Original Glazed doughnut. The rollout follows DNUT’s 2025 McDonald’s USA partnership end.

Krispy Kreme is partnering with The Pokémon Company International to launch a limited-run Pokémon Doughnut Collection for the 30th anniversary, starting Aug. 18 at participating US shops. The lineup includes five character doughnuts plus a Poké Ball doughnut, along with themed cups, special packaging, and a free Original Glazed offer on Aug. 22 for guests in Pokémon attire. Pre-orders open Aug. 13 at KrispyKreme.com.

Krispy Kreme reported Q2 2026 revenue of $331m, down 12.8% year over year, while organic revenue fell 0.3% (company attributed the decline to refranchising and closure of underperforming doors). GAAP net loss was $19.8m, improved by $421.3m. Adjusted EBITDA rose 43.2% to $28.8m. The company reiterated 2026 guidance for systemwide sales growth of 2% to 4%, adjusted EBITDA of $140m to $150m, and positive free cash flow above $15m.

Krispy Kreme says its 2025 turnaround is improving results after closing underperforming fresh-delivery points, ending its nationwide McDonald's partnership, and refranchising. Q2 net revenue fell 13% to $331 million, while adjusted EBITDA rose 43% to $28.8 million and margin expanded to 8.7%. U.S. digital sales grew 8% and fresh-delivery weekly sales per door rose 33% to about $697.

Krispy Kreme said in a press release that it will launch its Autumn Seasonal Collection at participating shops nationwide starting Aug. 11, featuring four limited-time doughnuts: Pumpkin Spice Cake, Biscoff Cookie Butter, Maple Cheesecake, and Cafe Mocha. It also returns the Pumpkin Spice Latte and adds an Apple Crisp Latte. Items are sold in-shop and via the Krispy Kreme app/website while supplies last.

Krispy Kreme reported Q2 revenue of $331M versus $302.7M expected, with adjusted EPS of -$0.03 and adjusted EBITDA of $28.81M. Operating margin improved to -3.3%. The company said it accelerated re-franchising in Japan and the Western U.S., raising franchise sales to 42%, and added new international franchise markets.

Zacks reports Krispy Kreme (DNUT) has fallen about 80% since its 2021 IPO amid weak unit economics, slowing US growth, and higher debt. The company’s turnaround plan targets refranchising, debt reduction, and focused investment. Q1 adjusted EBITDA rose 38% and free cash flow turned positive, but analysts cut estimates and expect revenue declines.