Krispy Kreme Inc. continues to advance its international growth with the grand opening of its first Hot Light Theater Shop in Madrid, Spain on October 2, 2025, through a minority interest joint venture with Glaseados Originales S.L. The launch marks a major milestone for the beloved doughnut company as it continues to expand globally through its capital-light international franchise model. Additional shop openings in Brazil and Uzbekistan are planned before the end of 2025, bringing Krispy Kreme to even more fans around the world. Customers line up for the Grand Opening of the first Krispy Kreme shop in Spain.
Over the next four years, the brand plans to open more than 50 locations across the country, including five Hot Light Theater Shops in key cities that will serve as both retail experiences and production hubs. Expansion plans are also underway in Barcelona and Valencia, with future openings planned in strategic markets such as Malaga, Zaragoza, and Bilbao, reflecting the strong excitement for Krispy Kreme’s arrival and growing demand for its fresh doughnuts across the country. Beyond Spain, Krispy Kreme’s international footprint continues to expand with additional shops planned for Brazil and, for the first time, Uzbekistan.
Following its entrance into Brazil in April, Krispy Kreme will open two new locations in Sao Paulo before the end of 2025 through its joint venture with Ipiranga’s AmPM. One will feature Krispy Kreme’s new shop design and signature experience, while the other will be a compact kiosk format, designed to serve visitors along one of the city’s busiest streets. Both locations will offer guests the opportunity to enjoy core and local favorites, such as dulce de leche and cinnamon sugar, made fresh every day.
In October, Krispy Kreme will make its debut in Uzbekistan, opening in the capital of Tashkent through a franchise partnership with Food Town Logistics-Group, LLC. The franchisee intends to scale rapidly in the country, with plans to open more than 70 shops over the next five years.
