Portsmouth Krispy Kreme Opens Jan. 3rd

If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, you need to hold that thought.  At least for one more day.  The Portsmouth Krispy Kreme opens Tuesday, January 3, 2012.  At 6 a.m., Krispy Kreme officials will flip the switch on their Hot Doughnuts Now® sign.

Krispy Kreme is inviting residents in Portsmouth and surrounding communities to celebrate the opening of the new Krispy Kreme Neighborhood Shop, 4028 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA.

Throughout the day, Krispy Kreme Team members will greet guests with samples of its delicious doughnut varieties, and the new Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee Blends, as they hand out Krispy Kreme's familiar chef's hats to doughnut fans.

Michael Oberman of Portsmouth couldn't wait until 6 a.m.  He was the first to arrive for the opening.  Oberman, his wife Victoria and his in-laws, John and Charlotte Hill of Chesapeake all arrived around 5 p.m. Monday night.  They plan to camp out all night.  As the first customer in line, Oberman will receive a free dozen Original Glazed® Doughnuts every week for a year!  The next 99 customers in line will receive a free dozen Original Glazed® Doughnuts every month for one year.  AND, the first 100 customers in line will receive a commemorative Krispy Kreme Portsmouth Grand Opening t-shirt.

Follow Krispy Kreme Portsmouth Grand Opening events on Facebook and Twitter #KrispyKremeLive for updates on the grand opening festivities and chances to win some tasty prizes.

The Portsmouth Neighborhood Shop will include a drive-thru and feature Krispy Kreme's unique product offerings, including its signature hot Original Glazed® doughnuts and other one-of-a-kind doughnut varieties; Krispy Kreme Signature Coffees and espresso drinks; and Krispy Kreme Chillers® and iced beverages.

Family Outing:  From left to right: Charlotte Hill, Victoria Oberman, John Hill and Michael Oberman camp out at the new Portsmouth Krispy Kreme Neighborhood Shop..

About Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in more than 650 locations around the world. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Kreme Doughnut Corporation, 4028 Victory Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA  23701.  Tel: 757.465.5604  Email kk124@krispykreme.com.  General Managaer: Bobbie Louise Major.

Krispy Kreme History

Made from a recipe founder Vernon Rudolph bought from a New Orleans French chef, the doughnuts were first baked in Winston-Salem, NC in 1937 and sold to grocery stores.

But when the delicious smell permeated the streets and passers-by asked to buy hot doughnuts Rudolph decided to cut a hole in an outside wall of the factory and sell hot Original Glazed doughnuts to customers on the street.

For over 70 years, generations have looked for the HOT NOW light in anticipation of thos famous hot doughnuts.  In just a few months, Portsmouth residents will have their eyes on the HOT NOW sign.  In the meantime, you can visit Krispy Kreme at  www.krispykreme.com.

Fundraising Opportunities Available

Portsmouth schools, organizations and groups will have a great opportunity to partner swith Krispy Kreme on their fundraising efforts.  They have a long history of working with local organizations to help raise money.  Click here, for more information.

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