Krispy Kreme has paused its nationwide rollout of doughnuts in McDonald’s locations due to lower-than-expected demand. As of March, Krispy Kreme doughnuts were available in over 2,400 McDonald’s restaurants, but no further expansions are planned for the second quarter of 2025. CEO Josh Charlesworth expressed confidence in the long-term potential of the partnership but emphasized the need to improve sales and simplify operations for profitable growth. The collaboration initially aimed to make Krispy Kreme products accessible nationwide by the end of 2026. However, macroeconomic challenges and consumer spending reductions have impacted the fast-food industry, with McDonald’s US same-store sales dropping significantly in the first quarter. \n— new from New York Post
