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Title: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: cruzziguzzi on May 10, 2016, 03:33:56 PM
Alert!

Where the hell's the Federal Trade Commission - or whoever - when you need them?

European equity firm JAB is skunking Krispy Kreme right from under our noses. How long before we roll into our favorite KK and spend so much time in line behind the  "half a double de-caffienated half caf, with a twist of lemon... iced frappe foamed with a dash" clowns, that our bikes have cooled down enough to require choke to start?

Now, I know a great many of you have those super copacetic fool injection but you're probably going to Starbucks anyhow.

Jimmy Choo and Krispy Kreme too, what's a lonely ludd-ican to do?

Outrage!... Dismay!... Build a frikken investment wall!....


Wait, what? They own Belstaff too.

OK, outrage on hold until further analysis and justification.

Todd.
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: rodekyll on May 10, 2016, 03:40:24 PM
With respect to a previous topic, that's some 'journalism' right there!   :thumb: 

I gots no idear whatsoever when them words mean all strung up like that.  Sumptin 'bout a donut v starbucks?  I'm in favor of donuts.  Not so much a fan of them donut holes.  Never met the KK.  Not a fan of starbucks.  We don't need to renegotiate on account of we can print more money.
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 10, 2016, 04:42:03 PM
The only use I have for Krispy Kreme is for Paula Deen's sugar free bread pudding recipe. No sugar, just a dozen KK glazed donuts!
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 10, 2016, 04:59:37 PM

Careful John, that stuff goes straight to your belt line!!!and effects your GG, could be bad when getting a little air!

:-)

But great for traction! :bike-037: not so good for landings :sad:
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: twowings on May 10, 2016, 05:29:41 PM
I suppose the excess lard used in making Krispy Kreme doughnuts could be utilized as emergency lube or bearing packing but as a Registered Nurse I would strongly advise against using them as nutrition especially given the advanced age and sclerotic arteries of my fellow Guzzistas here...a word to the wise...
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 10, 2016, 06:05:21 PM
I suppose the excess lard used in making Krispy Kreme doughnuts could be utilized as emergency lube or bearing packing but as a Registered Nurse I would strongly advise against using them as nutrition especially given the advanced age and sclerotic arteries of my fellow Guzzistas here...a word to the wise...


Thanks for your input dr. Fronk-en-steen! Frau bluha!
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: LowRyter on May 10, 2016, 06:11:51 PM
two places that I avoid:  Starbucks and Krispy Kreme.
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 10, 2016, 06:33:19 PM
two places that I avoid:  Starbucks and Krispy Kreme.

 I couldn't even tell ya where any one of either is located , do we have them in Oklahoma ?

 Dusty
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: PJPR01 on May 10, 2016, 06:44:36 PM
Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts all of that is like animal food compared to the wonderful pastries one gets in Europe or at a decent Pastry shop of German or Italian or French origin here in the states, but some folks do like the Apple Fritters or glazed donuts, or even Timbits in Canada.

But seriously...a Napoleon vs. a Jelly filled donut...no contest! 
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: ITSec on May 10, 2016, 09:43:00 PM
Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts all of that is like animal food compared to the wonderful pastries one gets in Europe or at a decent Pastry shop of German or Italian or French origin here in the states, but some folks do like the Apple Fritters or glazed donuts, or even Timbits in Canada.

But seriously...a Napoleon vs. a Jelly filled donut...no contest!

"Ich bin ein Berliner", said JFK - "I am a jelly donut!"
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: pete roper on May 11, 2016, 06:27:07 AM
Both KK and Starbucks tried to establish themselves in Oz.

Both lasted less than two years.

There is a very good reason for that.

Pete
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: leafman60 on May 11, 2016, 06:39:44 AM
KK is being acquired by European Keurig owner, JAB.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/krispy-kreme-to-be-acquired-by-jab-for-1-35-billion-1462798137
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: segesta on May 11, 2016, 07:15:19 AM
Both KK and Starbucks tried to establish themselves in Oz.

Both lasted less than two years.

There is a very good reason for that.

Pete

Krispy Kreme is still barely a 'thing' even here in the USA. After their initial splash and ensuing implosion about 10 years ago, they've all but disappeared from here in Chicago. And Starbucks is just... burned and bitter. Not good. But at least they fight for social justice. /eyesrolling
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: LowRyter on May 11, 2016, 09:58:07 AM
I couldn't even tell ya where any one of either is located , do we have them in Oklahoma ?

 Dusty

I know of one KK and countless SBs.   

I don't understand $5 coffee and I've never been able to eat that much sugar in those KK gut bombs.  I remember Kamp's Grocery in OKC had it's own bakery and made homemade doughnuts that were perfect. Light with the right amount of sweet.  They'd go stale in two days.  Better fresh. 
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 11, 2016, 10:15:00 AM
If there were no Starbucks on Ok, where would all the GS riders go?
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 10:16:46 AM
If there were no Starbucks on Ok, where would all the GS riders go?

 To Missouri  :evil:

 Dusty
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: rocker59 on May 11, 2016, 10:21:07 AM
Krispy Kreme is still barely a 'thing' even here in the USA. After their initial splash and ensuing implosion about 10 years ago, they've all but disappeared from here in Chicago. And Starbucks is just... burned and bitter. Not good. But at least they fight for social justice. /eyesrolling

Krispy Kreme = 1,003 locations

Starbuck's = 23,768 locations

Clearly not as big as Starbuck's, but over 1,000 KK locations is more than "barely a thing".
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 10:34:01 AM
Krispy Kreme = 1,003 locations

Starbuck's = 23,768 locations

Clearly not as big as Starbuck's, but over 1,000 KK locations is more than "barely a thing".

 So how many White Castles are there Mike ? Another somewhat iconic establishment that isn't in Oklahoma . Jay and I stopped at one just outside of Chicago , bought a ten buck bag of those wannabe burgers , and they lasted all the way back to Muskogee  :shocked: Never ever want another of those mostly onion and bread things  :tongue:

 Dusty
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: rocker59 on May 11, 2016, 10:43:02 AM
So how many White Castles are there Mike ? Another somewhat iconic establishment that isn't in Oklahoma . Jay and I stopped at one just outside of Chicago , bought a ten buck bag of those wannabe burgers , and they lasted all the way back to Muskogee  :shocked: Never ever want another of those mostly onion and bread things  :tongue:

 Dusty

There are Krispy Kreme locations in Tulsa and Edmund.

As far as White Castle goes:

"The Ingram family's steadfast refusal to franchise or take on debt throughout the company's existence has kept the chain relatively small, with a more discontinuous geography than its principal competitors. There are over 420 White Castle outlets, all in the United States and predominantly in the Midwest, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The exception is a significant smattering of outlets in the New York metropolitan region and one location in Nevada. Current White Castle markets include Chicago; Cincinnati; Columbus, Ohio; Dayton; Detroit; Indianapolis; Las Vegas; Louisville; Minneapolis-St.Paul; Nashville; New York City/New Jersey; and St.Louis."

There are 14,000 McDonald's in The USA...
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 10:50:40 AM
 Thanks Mike . Dang , just thinking about those little onion burgers gives me heartburn  :rolleyes:

 "14,000 McDonalds" and not one fit to eat at  :evil: Although their coffee isn't bad .

 Dusty
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: cruzziguzzi on May 11, 2016, 11:36:15 AM
Geeze - with all the KK hate, you'd think this was a BMW forum.

"Aww - I don't go to KK - the stools there aggravate my lumbago and the menu aggravates my stools...."

"Even without gout - I stress getting plague out..."

It's just a little bitty harmless pastry-like treat. If you smash them down, they are wafer theeen.


Todd.

Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: blackcat on May 11, 2016, 11:53:44 AM
I can eat one plain KK doughnut and their coffee is OK.

Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 12:04:03 PM
Geeze - with all the KK hate, you'd think this was a BMW forum.

"Aww - I don't go to KK - the stools there aggravate my lumbago and the menu aggravates my stools...."

"Even without gout - I stress getting plague out..."

It's just a little bitty harmless pastry-like treat. If you smash them down, they are wafer theeen.


Todd.

 'Twas you who opened this veritable Pandora's box of unending versimilitude , as in , "is this really what passes for a donut these days? "

 Dusty
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Darren Williams on May 11, 2016, 12:15:06 PM
If there were no Starbucks on Ok, where would all the GS riders go?

We go to Eurosports (dealership in OKC), eat their donuts and dream of thrashing about on a Hypermotard.   :bike-037:
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: cruzziguzzi on May 11, 2016, 12:15:16 PM
'Twas you who opened this veritable Pandora's box of unending versimilitude , as in , "is this really what passes for a donut these days? "

 Dusty

Well, of course, there is that!

Holding KK up as something to be revered and protected as opposed to, paradoxically, a great plase to stave off a hang-over and find a cop if you need one (KK shops so often being informal police sub-stations) might, ne, most certainly is, like frosting a turd.

That may be a little too on-the-nose...

Let's say sugar coating a sock.

Well...

Gotta be one about blowing frosting up somewhere but my caffeine's wearing off.



Todd.
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Xlratr on May 11, 2016, 12:40:08 PM
This reminds me of a V9 thread! So I'm gonna come out and make a stand for Krispy Kreme donuts too! I love em!

It's interesting that the donut has been around for centuries and was exported to the US probably by the Dutch. So you could say that a european buy out would be like bringing the donut home!
On the other hand I think the US has taken the donut to a hole(!) new level and I'm sure that the dutch of the 1800s would have been delighted to have had caramel and chocolate toppings!

So despite being european, I'm all for protecting KK and for keeping it just like it is!  :grin:
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 01:01:57 PM
This reminds me of a V9 thread! So I'm gonna come out and make a stand for Krispy Kreme donuts too! I love em!

It's interesting that the donut has been around for centuries and was exported to the US probably by the Dutch. So you could say that a european buy out would be like bringing the donut home!
On the other hand I think the US has taken the donut to a hole(!) new level and I'm sure that the dutch of the 1800s would have been delighted to have had caramel and chocolate toppings!

So despite being european, I'm all for protecting KK and for keeping it just like it is!  :grin:

 So ... it really is a nefarious plot by the Europeans to make 'Muricans fat . Very clever and well played , it does appear to have Dutch origins . Forever Jang (a nice gentleman from The Netherlands) warned me that his people would once again rule the world , not by force , but rather by commerce , although apparently their new strategy involves owning all of the auto parts stores. Hmm , just how smart are these tall denizens of Tulip Land , first they make us chubby so we can't employ a bipedal form of locomotion , and then they sell us car parts so we don't have to . Brilliant!

 Dusty

 ps , of course we employed a wonderfully effective countermeasure by giving you folks McDonalds
  :evil: :evil: :rolleyes:

 Dusty
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: PJPR01 on May 11, 2016, 01:04:08 PM
and Starbucks is finally getting a crack at Italy...

Taking bets on how long it will be before they pull out, 1, 2 or 3 years?
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 01:06:55 PM
and Starbucks is finally getting a crack at Italy...

Taking bets on how long it will be before they pull out, 1, 2 or 3 years?

 It will take "crack" to entice the Italians into drinking what amounts to steamed milk . No first hand knowledge , read the milk thing somewhere .

 Dusty
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Xlratr on May 11, 2016, 01:08:34 PM

 ps , of course we employed a wonderfully effective countermeasure by giving you folks McDonalds
  :evil: :evil: :rolleyes:

 Dusty

of which i will continue to be a loyal customer until Taco Bell opens up shop here!  :boozing:
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 11, 2016, 01:16:01 PM
We go to Eurosports (dealership in OKC), eat their donuts and dream of thrashing about on a Hypermotard.   :bike-037:

I was hoping the would "draw you out" Darren :laugh:
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: Guzzistajohn on May 11, 2016, 01:18:34 PM
Thanks Mike . Dang , just thinking about those little onion burgers gives me heartburn  :rolleyes:

 "14,000 McDonalds" and not one fit to eat at  :evil: Although their coffee isn't bad .

 Dusty

Nothing like a sack of belly bombers after a night of  :boozing: :boozing: :boozing:Had a porcelain palace right around the corner when I lived in Maplewood (St. Louis)
Title: Re: So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!
Post by: oldbike54 on May 11, 2016, 01:40:20 PM
I was hoping the would "draw you out" Darren :laugh:

 Speaking of our slightly elusive friend in Edmond , have you contacted him about this weekend ? Darren LOVES Arkansas  :bike-037:

 Dusty