Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is a well-known global doughnut company founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The company started by selling doughnuts to local grocery stores and quickly gained fame for its iconic Original Glazed Doughnut. Over the years, Krispy Kreme has expanded its offerings to include a variety of doughnut flavors, seasonal specials, and beverages like coffee. Krispy Kreme operates numerous retail stores where customers can purchase doughnuts directly. The company also supplies its products to grocery stores and offers delivery and online ordering services for added convenience. Additionally, Krispy Kreme engages in promotions and collaborations, often featuring limited-time flavors and special events. Its diverse customer base includes individual consumers, corporate clients, and grocery stores, making its products a popular choice for celebrations and everyday enjoyment.

Food & Beverages Houston, United States ~1,965 employees

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Employees
1,965
+0.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$813K
Revenue ~$1.6B
12-month attrition
13.2%
Tech: 15.8%
H1B filings, FY2025
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Krispy Kreme went from 1,906 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,965 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 85 people joined, 90 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,535
Sales129
Operations112
Finance53
Marketing48
Success33
HR23
Engineering23

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering6
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 1 filings.

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