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Krispy Kreme plans to double UK presence

April 10, 2011

Krispy Kreme is set to open three new units in the United Kingdom as part of its plan to double store numbers there.

According to British Baker, a Krispy Kreme kiosk will open this week in Liverpool, followed by a coffee bar unit in Cardiff and a "hotlight" store in Leeds this summer.

The hotlight units feature a manufacturing area visible to customers.

Last year, Krispy Kreme announced its five-year plan to double its presence in the U.K. Its first store opened in Harrod in 2003. There are currently 45 Krispy Kreme freestanding stores in the country, and the company has a presence in more than 200 Tesco retail outlets.