Krispy Kreme: to open 10 doughnut shops in Costa Rica over the next five years

Winston-Salem / NC. (kkd) Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., indirect controlled member of Luxembourgian JAB Holding Company, announced a development agreement with Inversiones DBA-KKD de Costa Rica SRL to open ten Krispy Kreme shops in Costa Rica in the next five years. «Costa Rica’s rapid market growth and consumer demand for sweet treats makes this the perfect time for Krispy Kreme to expand in the country», said Dan Beem, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ Senior Vice President and President – International. «Our partners have a successful history and we are thrilled to partner with them to bring the iconic Krispy Kreme experience to the country». The principal owner of Inversiones is Desarollo de Negocios Internationales SRL, of which Miguel Hernandez is the managing director. Inversiones is partially owned by 2.5 Investments LLC.