Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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 . . .
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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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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
With that said, hard to beat pure hot glaze (sugar) of the KK donut
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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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.AppOrange wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:33 pmWhat 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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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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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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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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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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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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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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...
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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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
I think this may be a trend for Krispy they just closed one down on Four seasons boulevard in Hendersonville.
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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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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Re: Krispy Kreme Closes Boone Store
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
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?APEXAPP89 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:29 pmLast 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.
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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