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We need a Krispy Kreme in TV. Build it and they will come! NOTHING beats a fresh Dozen off the line!
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I thought they went out of business as they are none in CT anymore.

There are two in Tampa and one in Orlando according to the store locator.
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Sam's carries the boxed Krispy Kremes but I don't know how fresh they are and there is no way we could eat that many donuts before they went stale. They are shipped in from somewhere but I have no idea where...it WOULD be good to be able to buy just one. When Albertson's was in Spanish Plaines we could buy them individually. They had a few in the bakery case and it was a nice treat every now and then.
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Krispy Creme is very active in the Jacksonville Fl area!!
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Another vote for Krispy Kreme! I haven't eaten a doughnut in 20 years but I would happily eat a Krispy Kreme.
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On the other hand --I hope they never come to TV --I can't resist them!
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Village residents are all health conscious and so do not eat doughnuts as it is bad sugar
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Village residents are all health conscious and so do not eat doughnuts as it is bad sugar
Yes. That's right. That's why we drink beer! LOL......
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Heard they closed due to a lawsuit. Found they clogged too many Arteries.
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they used to be sold at the big city grill across from toojays in spanish springs...both gone now!
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For several years here in Syracuse the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and other organizations would arrange for Krispy Kreme donuts to be delivered from the Rochester area as weekly fundraisers, and they sold so well, there was a groundswell here for a Krispy Kreme of our own. The company listened, and built a large one. It was wildly popular for a few months, and lasted for about three years or so, but went out of business. The demand just wasn't maintained. The glazed donuts are great, but there is a lot of competition, especially the lower priced donuts from the large grocery chains like Wegmans and Price Chopper.
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Soon after Krispy Kreme went public, about 15 years ago, they stopped selling franchises (I know, because I wanted to buy one). The stock plummeted and they started closing stores. Then Krispy Kreme started appearing in places like gas stations, hospital lobbies and supermarkets. So they are not out of business, just operating on a reduced scale.
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My 1st job out of HS was working for KKD's on highway 90 in Biloxi MS...
Nothing beats them fresh (or when they are day old/older..) Slice and butter each side,,,then broil! Thats Heaven)
Ebsmom.... mouth watering now for a Krispy Kreme
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