# Krispy Kreme - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/krispy-kreme
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Doughnut company and coffeehouse chain known for hot glazed doughnuts

Doughnut company and coffeehouse chain known for hot glazed doughnuts

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1937
- Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Segment: coffee

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 1106 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 1132 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 1149 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 1186 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 1247 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 4200000 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 4.5 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 1265 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 1500 — SEC filings
- 2024 system sales: 1500000000 — Company reports
- 2024 auv: 950000 — SEC filings
- 2024 franchise fee: 50000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 440500 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 1290 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 1500 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 90 — QSR Pro estimates