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Krispy Kreme Terminates McDonald's Partnership Due to 'Unsustainable Operating Costs' of $28.9 Million

UNITED STATES, AUG 8 – Krispy Kreme's revenue dropped nearly 14% to under $380 million and net loss hit $25 million, influenced by the end of its partnership with McDonald's, investors said.

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Krispy Kreme has officially terminated its much-hyped national partnership with McDonald’s, as CEO Josh Charlesworth said it created “unsustainable operating costs” and led to lease impairment and termination costs of $28.9 million. In other words, not enough donuts made enough dough. The fallout from the failed partnership was laid bare in Krispy Kreme’s latest earnings report, a sharp contrast from McDonald’s own resilient financial showing am…

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The Charlotte, N.C.-based doughnut chain reported Q2 net revenue declines of 13.5%

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