Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is a energy company based in North Carolina, operating as part of JAB Holding Company. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in North Carolina. It operates in the energy sector. It is a public company trading under the ticker DNUT. Its most recent annual filing reported revenue of about 1.5 billion dollars for fiscal 2025, per SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-06. These figures are factual reference only and are not investment advice. Key people associated with the company include Josh Charlesworth (CEO) and Vernon Rudolph (Founder). Reported headcount was 4000 as of 2011-01-01, per Wikidata. Facts on this page are drawn from public sources including SEC EDGAR, Wikidata, and the company's own disclosures, each linked below.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Type | subsidiary |
| Ticker | DNUT |
| Parent | JAB Holding Company |
| Employees | 4000 (as of 2011-01-01, Wikidata P1128 (as of 2011-01-01))stale, 2yr+ old |
| Website | krispykreme.com |
Financials
$1.5B revenue for fiscal 2025 ($1,522,616,000).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.5B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-06 |
| 2024 | $1.7B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-06 |
| 2023 | $1.7B | SEC 10-K filed 2026-03-06 |
| 2023 | $1.5B | SEC 10-K filed 2025-02-27 |
| 2022 | $1.4B | SEC 10-K filed 2024-02-27 |
Key people
- Josh Charlesworth — CEO
- Vernon Rudolph — Founder
Jobs at Krispy Kreme
Search current openings at Krispy Kreme →
This is an affiliate link to a third-party job board. See our disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Krispy Kreme located?
Krispy Kreme is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
When was Krispy Kreme founded?
Krispy Kreme was founded in 1937.
Is Krispy Kreme public or private?
Krispy Kreme is classified as subsidiary.
What industry is Krispy Kreme in?
Krispy Kreme operates in energy.
Who owns Krispy Kreme?
Krispy Kreme is part of JAB Holding Company, per public corporate records.
Related companies
Sources
- Wikipedia (facts only; descriptions on this page are original)
- Wikidata Q1192805 (CC0)
- SEC EDGAR filings (public domain), CIK 0001857154