Krispy Kreme = Licence to print money?

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by XR6TickfordBoy

I work at Fountain Gate store have been there since it opened.
Donuts are reasonably priced but they are priced to encourage sales of dozens, as it works out to just over a dollar per donut when you buy a dozen. Either buy 1 or buy a dozen, buying 6 is a waste of money cos u can get another 6 for the same price!
There are no franchises the company is owned by 3 very rich people in Sydney, one is the ex CEO of the NRL.
They have their fingers in brewing, mining, retail food etc...
The factory stores such as Fountain Gate were losing money in the lull of sales we had the last 6-8 months but sales have picked up again.
You'll find that all new stores are 'fresh shops' as in counter sales (no production) as these stores have little overheads so they are goldmines!
And last but not least I get to eat them for free ALL DAY!!!!

You ever there on a Thursday nite XR6TB? Mite see me in the silver AU

[XR6TickfordBoy]

Originally Posted by The_Fantastic_Ford

You ever there on a Thursday nite XR6TB? Mite see me in the silver AU

Nah dont do Thursday nights, but will be popping in tonight after dinner for a bit. Wednesday and Friday nights Im always there.

[Reign]

Originally Posted by Stefan

So I notice that they are charging like $2.20 for one friggen donut and there are people buying like 24 at a time! :

The closest one to me are less than 50 cents, No KK in Perth, Bali is the closest.

[Mr G8]

Love these things, I've travelled nearly 2 hours to Narre Warren just to buy some The price doesn't bother me too much

(Gotta love Tapatalk making this the most recent thread... Whoops)

[MR REKLAW]

Originally Posted by Fair302

I haven't tryed one of these KK's yet. But talking about junk food from the US. Has anyone else tryed Ben and Jerry's icecream, YUMM! Esp chocolate brownie and fudge, to die for... Again not cheap, in europe about 7 euro's for 500g at least twice the price of other premium icecreams. But worth every penny. Anyone know where to get it in Oz?

Try Looking here.http://www.benandjerry.com.au Cheers Geoff.

[nstg8a]

My local supermarket has Ben n Jerry's, but instead of having it in the ice cream section it's hidden away amongst the spring rolls sausage rolls and other non ice cream hot foods.

But it's just ice cream, nothing special IMO.

[Bushbasher]

Epic thread mine !!

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Bushbasher

Epic thread mine !!

Yep.. 7 years to look up an overpriced Doughnut

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Yep.. 7 years to look up an overpriced Doughnut

..... and which just goes to prove that charging too much will eventually lead to closing 98% of the shops in Melb! Really only available at 7 Eleven now, still way over priced and not really nice (Except for the glaze done in microwave for 4 seconds) A fad that disappeared as quick as it started.

[BHDOGS]

Adelaide is opening its first kk store soon and I won't be there for it

[Bossxr8]

First store? In 2014?

I've heard jokes about Adelaide being so backwards but this could be compelling proof

[TC200six]

They are a very tasty doughnut, I have regular cravings for them.

You find them at 7-Eleven stores for $3 each, except for the plain ones which were a little cheaper last I checked. They are very rich in flavour compared to other doughnuts, so eating too much can't be very good for you.

[Ford_The_Win]

People in this country are fat enough as it is, I'm kind of glad the fad of Krispy Kreme went away.

[graham_h]

Originally Posted by Deadman

I don't like donuts (as a rule). Can't stand the ones from Donut King etc... Actually I'm not a big fan of sweet / sugary food at all.

However - I really love Krispy Kremes, and every time I'm in Sydney for work, I'll bring back anywhere from 12-48 depending on how much of a guts I think I'll make of myself before I get on the plane, and if any friends / relatives want some when I get back (which they no doubt will hound me for)

(for the record - we don't have them in QLD - which is why it's a bit of a big thing for travellers - I wouldn't be buying them at the airport if we could get them here. we have an imitation place called dreamy donuts or something - but they're worse than donut king)

Yes you do. 7/11 in Kirra

[FGX-351]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

First store? In 2014?

I've heard jokes about Adelaide being so backwards but this could be compelling proof

I heard theres a factory in the Elizabeth area recently up for grabs.

[MrXR8]

I remember when Penrith opened. There was a line out to the car park. Guys came around with free doughnuts to keep you waiting so you didn't ark up. So we got a coffee from Meccas and ate on the line for free and when we had our fill, we left lol cheapest Krispy Kreme I ever had!


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[TC200six]

Originally Posted by graham_h

Yes you do. 7/11 in Kirra

Not just the Gold Coast. They are sold in all 7/Elevens in the greater Brisbane area since 2012. There are even Krispy Kreme stores, like in highway servos.

[Hell Cat]

The brisbane city store shut down.

Anyone remember this story about the goose police officer?

http://m.couriermail.com.au/news/cop...-1111118713723

[MercurySilver]

el cheapos from the supermarket in the microwave and then ice cream on top with a dash of Hersheys choc sauce from the cheapo shop at $4 a bottle

oh my

[BENT_8]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

First store? In 2014?

I've heard jokes about Adelaide being so backwards but this could be compelling proof

Pfft, the people of Adelaide are far too sharp to find refuge in an overpriced donut, it wont last.
Why would anyone consider a KK donut when our home grown Balfours donuts are cheaper and arguably better.

FUIC and a Balfour's chocolate donut is where its at!

Adelaide FTW..NOT a Penal Colony since 1836!

[Tonz]

Originally Posted by BENT_8

Pfft, the people of Adelaide are far too sharp to find refuge in an overpriced donut, it wont last.
Why would anyone consider a KK donut when our home grown Balfours donuts are cheaper and arguably better.

FUIC and a Balfour's chocolate donut is where its at!

Adelaide FTW..NOT a Penal Colony since 1836!

Bent deserves an award 1st. We are South Australians and very proud of it. We dont have KK and proud of it.... although I know nutcases who fly to Melb for their KK and fly home again. Last trip I had coming from Melb big ugly fat a##ed bogan female (I think) had 6 dozen sitting in seat between us... best part was an air pocket we hit and sent them all onto the floor. After cabin crew tried cleaning up mess and tirading passenger I asked if the pilot could do a loop and find same air pocket, very glad air crew moved my seating.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by BENT_8

Pfft, the people of Adelaide are far too sharp to find refuge in an overpriced donut, it wont last.

FUIC and a Balfour's chocolate donut is where its at!

The rest of the country has already come to that conclusion years ago as most stores have shut down. Guess Adelaide is a bit slow in learning that lesson too.

Can't beat a choccy donut though.

[Dodge]

i bought a 24 box , took back to work 3 of us there made a deal if we eat them we must finish all 24 between 3 guys , sounded easy as they are not big, so we got into it by the 4th one my head stated feeling dizzy , got to 6th and i was seeing spots on the walls, finished my 8 and was feeling so sick , when home that night and ate half a lettuce and drunk tap water , have not had another one since that day

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by Dodge

i bought a 24 box , took back to work 3 of us there made a deal if we eat them we must finish all 24 between 3 guys , sounded easy as they are not big, so we got into it by the 4th one my head stated feeling dizzy , got to 6th and i was seeing spots on the walls, finished my 8 and was feeling so sick , when home that night and ate half a lettuce and drunk tap water , have not had another one since that day

you are weak

would not pass the ten cheeseburger challenge

[Road Games]

pussies....

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by Dodge

i bought a 24 box , took back to work 3 of us there made a deal if we eat them we must finish all 24 between 3 guys , sounded easy as they are not big, so we got into it by the 4th one my head stated feeling dizzy , got to 6th and i was seeing spots on the walls, finished my 8 and was feeling so sick , when home that night and ate half a lettuce and drunk tap water , have not had another one since that day

What lettuce ???

[Syndrome]

Originally Posted by Auslandau

..... and which just goes to prove that charging too much will eventually lead to closing 98% of the shops in Melb! Really only available at 7 Eleven now, still way over priced and not really nice (Except for the glaze done in microwave for 4 seconds) A fad that disappeared as quick as it started.

Krispy Kreme = style over substance. Tried them a couple times and gave me indigestion.

Best doughnuts are from

[pottery beige]

bs the best donuts come from those little home made bakeries

donuts say i am a mother****er

[ILLaViTaR]

Originally Posted by Stefan

I had never gone to Kispy Kremes...not avoiding it just never got around to it.

So I dropped someone off at Sydney Airport and decided to grab a coffee and try some of these donuts that I heard so much about. Anyway I check out the impressive machinery as I shuffle along the long que of people not really looking at the board (or prices). Then as it is my turn I order 6 donuts and a regular flat white, I keep shuffling along and the chick that served me asks for like $15 something.....WTF did I just order I think to myself....so I confirm that I ordered 6 donuts and a flat white not 16 donuts....."yes, only six sir!"....anyway I pay and move on :

So I notice that they are charging like $2.20 for one friggen donut and there are people buying like 24 at a time! :

The donuts are not bad but are all these peole insane...now I'm no cheapie I like to eat out, I only buy the best for my car, my tools are top of the line....my clothes are usually a decent brand...but Jesus, Mary and Joseph 15 buck for 6 donuts is seriously wrong!

They must be making a killing.....has anyone actualy gone back a second time? Or is it just me, am I a tight in my old age?

You can get 24 for $29 in a sampler hence people buying 2 packs over just the 1, but no one should be eating that gluten//dairy/soy/sugar crap anyway consider the ridiculous pricing a good thing.

But people still buy their homeware from Harvey Norman so anything is possible unfortunately.

[TheSneakiness]

I hated the Brisbane store, the sickly smell that wafted out of it made me gag everytime I passed it.