Krispy Kreme Beats Revenue, Boosts Franchise Sales

Krispy Kremes Q1 2026 results show a revenue beat with $367M, a 2.2% decrease from last year. Adjusted EBITDA surpassed forecasts by 14% at $33.1M, while adjusted EPS missed estimates by 3 cents. The shift to a franchise model, with 42% of sales coming from franchisees, is paying off. Cost-cutting measures, like outsourcing logistics and closing underperforming stores, have led to a 10% reduction in labor and overhead costs. Digital sales reached 23% of U.S. retail, driven by loyalty members and limited-time offers. Internationally, Krispy Kreme opened 26 new shops and launched in Brazil, with plans to expand in the Netherlands. Analysts will monitor refranchising progress, U.S. margin holds, retail partnerships, digital engagement, and new flavors as Krispy Kreme continues its turnaround. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/212cfb364508c0a4