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Krispy Kreme inks 11-unit deal

Krispy Kreme announced it has signed development agreements to open 11 Krispy Kreme shops in Arkansas, Montana, Illinois and Kentucky over the next several years.

May 28, 2015

Krispy Kreme signed development agreements to open 11 Krispy Kreme shops in Arkansas, Montana, Illinois and Kentucky over the next several years, the company said in an announcement.

"We are excited to be able to expand our presence in these areas and do so with top-quality franchisees," said Patricia Perry, Krispy Kreme's vice president, US Franchise Development, in a statement. "These operators have a great deal of experience and a track-record of success. We are confident they will do an exceptional job of delivering that unique Krispy Kreme experience to a growing number of fans."

The agreement with Dennis Porter, president of DTL of the Emerald Coast, includes four additional shops to open in Arkansas. Porter previously served as franchisee in the Sonic system for the past 24 years with six franchises.

The agreement with Rodney Cabaness, president of Hungry Guys LLC, will add three shops in Marion, Illinois and Paducah, Kentucky.