So much Guzzi content, well, some... Europeans take a JAB at Krispy Kreme!

[cruzziguzzi]

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.

[rodekyll]

With respect to a previous topic, that's some 'journalism' right there!    

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.

[Guzzistajohn]

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!

[Guzzistajohn]

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! not so good for landings

[twowings]

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...

[Guzzistajohn]

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!

[LowRyter]

two places that I avoid:  Starbucks and Krispy Kreme.

[oldbike54]

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

[PJPR01]

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! 

[ITSec]

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!"

[pete roper]

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

[leafman60]

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

[segesta]

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

[LowRyter]

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. 

[Guzzistajohn]

If there were no Starbucks on Ok, where would all the GS riders go?

[oldbike54]

If there were no Starbucks on Ok, where would all the GS riders go?

 To Missouri 

 Dusty

[rocker59]

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".

[oldbike54]

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  Never ever want another of those mostly onion and bread things 

 Dusty

[rocker59]

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  Never ever want another of those mostly onion and bread things 

 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...

[oldbike54]

 Thanks Mike . Dang , just thinking about those little onion burgers gives me heartburn 

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

 Dusty

[cruzziguzzi]

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.

[blackcat]

I can eat one plain KK doughnut and their coffee is OK.

[oldbike54]

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

[Darren Williams]

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.   

[cruzziguzzi]

'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.

[Xlratr]

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! 

[oldbike54]

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! 

 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
 

 Dusty

[PJPR01]

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?

[oldbike54]

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

[Xlratr]

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

 Dusty

of which i will continue to be a loyal customer until Taco Bell opens up shop here!