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Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store

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Unread post by mike87 » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:32 pm

All you skinny people are responsible for this.

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Unread post by AppOrange » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:33 pm

What has kept me from going there time and time again was location and traffic. Seems like KK would have thrived closer to campus, imagine if that thing was near the old Blockbuster or Hardees.

As the article says, they are directing people to Winston if they want their fix. Nothing like an hour long drive for a doughnut . . .
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Unread post by t4pizza » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:36 pm

I will say this, I never have driven by that location when the Hot and Now sign was illuminated. And that always pissed me off but not nearly as much as the store closing. When I was at App, we would drive down to Hickory (I think) just to get a piping hot Krispy Kreme. There really is nothing better in the donut world.

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Unread post by BambooRdApp » Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:53 pm

Many local choices as well. It is my understanding that Dunkin pulled out of location next to new pizza hut. Not sure if true.

With that said, hard to beat pure hot glaze (sugar) of the KK donut
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Unread post by firemoose » Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:48 pm

KK's are mostly franchise locations. Given the abrupt closure, it appears the franchise owner wasn't making enough money. Sucks.

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Unread post by Oldlknapp » Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:05 pm

The closure may be partially my fault. Any time I come to Boone I can’t make it past the kk store in Lenoir.

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Unread post by McLeansvilleAppFan » Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:45 pm

AppOrange wrote:
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What has kept me from going there time and time again was location and traffic. Seems like KK would have thrived closer to campus, imagine if that thing was near the old Blockbuster or Hardees.

As the article says, they are directing people to Winston if they want their fix. Nothing like an hour long drive for a doughnut . . .
Growing up we would drive from north of Conover to Charlotte and have to do 4 right-hand turns due to the way the traffic was on Independence Blvd at the time. And hour away.
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Unread post by NewApp » Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:46 pm

I once ate a dozen hot Krispy Kreme donuts in less than an hour sitting in my car. Back in those days, I was skinny and couldn't gain weight. Now, it's the opposite.
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Unread post by spacemonkey » Tue Dec 13, 2022 8:18 pm

I paid for my first car selling KK doughnuts at a mill gate every morning. Bought 100 boxes in Salisbury for $1 at 5:30am...sold them at mill gate in Kannapolis at 7:00 am fo $2. Till this day can't stand the smell of them. The smell of 100 boxes of KK in a small car for an hour would overwhelm your senses.

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Unread post by Bootsy » Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:00 pm

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I once ate a dozen hot Krispy Kreme donuts in less than an hour sitting in my car. Back in those days, I was skinny and couldn't gain weight. Now, it's the opposite.
I confess to having done this as well back in the day
I felt great eating them, felt terrible right after and feel bad now just thinking about it.

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Unread post by appsfan » Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:12 pm

We ordered a few dozen to take to our breakfast tailgate for the UNC game this season. We picked them up that Friday afternoon and was surprised we had to go through the drive thru to get them as the lobby was closed. It's a shame they couldn't get enough help to stay open. I understand that Sunny Rock in BR has met the same fate, permanently closing this past Saturday.

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Unread post by APEXAPP89 » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:29 pm

Last few trips there they never had enough workers to open the doors. Drive through only. What the hell is wrong with these kids not working??? Boone is a college town and 20K students should be working part time jobs for spending money. I blame parents for allowing these kids not to have to work for their spending money at least. Stop coddling the future leaders of our country. Work never hurt anyone!! Amazes me that so many businesses especially restaurants all need help with workers.

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Unread post by AppStateNews » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:12 am

I've been there a handful of times. Hate it for the franchisee and employees, but I truly think they didn't do well because of the local donut shops closer to campus.

Oh, and the service was always terrible at this KK location. One time, I was the only car in the drive thru and it took roughly 10 minutes to get a coffee and donut...
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Unread post by mountaineerman » Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:11 am

I think this may be a trend for Krispy they just closed one down on Four seasons boulevard in Hendersonville.

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Unread post by IM4ASU » Wed Dec 14, 2022 8:47 am

Guess I'm lucky to live in Winston where I have several locations to choose from, lol.

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Unread post by beav910 » Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:07 am

When I was a student sure they'd get my business but now if I have to choose a donut the few times I'm in town I'm probably going Local Lion.
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Unread post by Longrifle28 » Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:11 am

More recently I have become a fan of duck donuts. Don't get me wrong, when they are "hot now" they practically melt in your mouth, but custom shops have lots more flavor offerings, and the cake donuts have come a long way. My favorite duck donut is maple/bacon, but some of the seasonal offerings are excellent.
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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store

Unread post by McLeansvilleAppFan » Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:14 am

APEXAPP89 wrote:
Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:29 pm
Last few trips there they never had enough workers to open the doors. Drive through only. What the hell is wrong with these kids not working??? Boone is a college town and 20K students should be working part time jobs for spending money. I blame parents for allowing these kids not to have to work for their spending money at least. Stop coddling the future leaders of our country. Work never hurt anyone!! Amazes me that so many businesses especially restaurants all need help with workers.
Maybe the higher ups can pay the folks more, or just pay them (see below). If you are lacking employees then sweeten the pay and benefits. Seems that is basic market economics, or do markets only apply when the rich and powerful can use the markets to maintain their position and socioeconomic status?

This is the same company that was fined over a million dollars less than a month ago for wage violations. Those executives ought to be doing jail time for theft.

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