Doughnut franchise Krispy Kreme has announced a major expansion throughout the country, with 18 new locations to open up.
It comes as part of the American company’s wider expansion plan here in Ireland that looks to create a number of jobs in the new year.
Krispy Kreme has today announced that it is expanding to the west of Ireland, as well as increasing the number of branches in Dublin, Louth and Kildare.
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Part of this expansion includes new partnerships with Applegreen and The Plaza Group. This will see Krispy Kreme products sold in nine Applegreen locations and four Plaza garages.
On top of this, four new locations have been added to the existing partnership with Tesco and another added to the partnership with Circle K.
The new branches will include Tuam Road, Galway Plaza, Doughiska, Kilmacanogue, Castlebellingham North and South, Kinnegad Plaza, Ballybane Shopping Centre Galway, and Portlaoise Plaza.
Galway Shopping Centre, Baldrumman North, Barack Obama Plaza, Blanchardstown, Ballystrane South, Rathcoole, Naas, Enfield West and Ballymount will also welcome Krispy Kreme.
A new manufacturing plant in Naas, Co Kildare, will help with the production and distribution of freshly-made doughnuts.
A statement from the franchise said: “Now for the first time fans in the west of Ireland can experience the joy of a Krispy Kreme doughnut, which has been made possible by the introduction of a dedicated Krispy Kreme manufacturing plant in Naas Co. Kildare, ensuring the doughnuts are made fresh and delivered daily.”
Country Manager for the brand in Ireland, Declan Foley said: “We are really excited to be welcoming Applegreen and The Plaza Group as new partners and we continue to expand our presence in Tesco and Cirlcle K stores.
“The investment required in these cabinets represents a significant capital expenditure for our business and helps deliver a magical brand experience.
"This expansion coupled with our new store openings gives our fans a wider reach as we move beyond the Leinster area."
Today’s news follows a “big” year for Krispy Kreme, with the opening of a store on Dame Street in Dublin, products being sold in Tesco and Circle K and a new branch opening in The Square, Tallaght, this Friday, December 16.
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