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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.

Simply Wall St reports Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares rose 3.4% to $3.34 after Q2 results. Adjusted EBITDA was $28.8 million, with margin at 8.7%. Revenue fell to $331.0 million from $379.8 million, and the company still posted a net loss of $20.3 million. Franchise mix rose to 42% of system sales, targeting about 50% next year.

Krispy Kreme said it will roll out an Autumn Seasonal Collection starting Tuesday, Aug. 11, featuring four limited-time doughnuts: returning Pumpkin Spice Cake and Biscoff Cookie Butter, plus new Maple Cheesecake and Cafe Mocha flavors. The lineup also includes returning Pumpkin Spice Latte and a new Apple Crisp Latte, according to a company press release.

Krispy Kreme’s CEO discussed its turnaround after earnings, citing adjusted EBITDA up 340 bps year over year, $100 million more cash than a year ago, and debt leverage down 1.3 turns. The company said organic growth was up 4.4% excluding exited revenues tied to McDonald’s, with franchise sales rising to 42% from 25%. Guidance reaffirmed for 2% to 4% system-wide growth.