Krispy Kreme, McDonald's End Partnership, Citing Profitability Concerns
1. Krispy Kreme ends partnership with McDonald's, effective July 2. 2. Partnership became unsustainable for Krispy Kreme due to cost challenges. 3. Krispy Kreme shifts focus to profitable U.S. expansion and international growth. 4. McDonald's found collaboration met standards but profitability was key for Krispy Kreme. 5. Partnership aimed to expand to all McDonald's by 2026 but is now halted.