Krispy Kreme, Inc. is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain.
Krispy Kreme in Cannington, Western Australia
Plaque in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, that commemorates the first Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme delivery truck, circa 1939
Reception desk at Krispy Kreme corporate offices
A doughnut or donut is a type of pastry made from leavened fried dough. It is popular in many countries and is prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty vendors. Doughnut is the traditional spelling, while donut is the simplified version; the terms are used interchangeably.
A glazed, yeast-raised, American-style ring doughnut
Doughnuts in a display case at a coffee shop
Glazed doughnuts rolling on a conveyor belt at a Krispy Kreme doughnut shop
World War I propaganda poster featuring The Salvation Army, which made doughnuts for soldiers in Europe