Iconic international doughnut brand, Krispy Kreme, which recently launched in the South African market, with stores at The Zone in Rosebank and the Sandton Gautrain Station, has announced that it will open its third branch, a concept store, on 28 April 2016 in Gauteng’s most exciting recent retail development, Mall of Africa.  The brand, owned jointly by Fournews and John and Gerry Brands, is fast fulfilling its promise to deliver at least six ‘melt in your mouth doughnut and premium coffee’ stores before the end of the year.  The mall, located in the Waterfall Estate between Midrand and Sandton, is set to be one of the largest shopping malls on the African continent with a shopping space of 131000m2. It will also boast over 300 shops, and will play host to a plethora of local and international brands, as well as accommodate over 7000 parking bays. It is considered South Africa’s and Africa’s most extensive single-phase shopping mall ever built. The doughnut chain has alre...

Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day with your one true love, a best friend, a furry companion or just a bowl of ice-cream and a copy of ‘Love Actually’, it’s a wonderful excuse for people around the world to revel their heart’s desires, which, in some cases, is the decadent joy of biting into a freshly baked doughnut. Around the world, doughnuts have become a part of everyday culture, with franchises reaping the rewards of this multi-billion dollar industry in locations as far-flung as Moscow, Kuwait and New Delhi. Thankfully, South Africa boasts specialty doughnut stores, thanks to Krispy Kreme South Africa , which opened its first branch of the world famous brand at The Zone in Rosebank in November 2015. Its second store is due to open at the Gautrain station in February. It would seem that the South African public is already in love with these sugar-topped delights, having purchased in excess of 750 000 of Krispy Kreme’s many products in less than two months! The rou...

Krispy Kreme has announced The Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg, as the location for their 800th global outlet. The first Krispy Kreme store on the African continent will open on the 25thof November following their development agreement with local company Krispy Kreme Doughnuts South Africa (Pty) Ltd, signed in May this year. South Africans can look forward to the launch of 31 Krispy Kreme shops around the country over the next five years. The Zone is a cosmopolitan melting pot of cultures, creativity and style for the vibrant local population, making it the ideal introductory location for this world famous doughnut retailer. Easily accessible via a variety of transport modes, The Zone is sure to attract curious visitors from around the city of Johannesburg, all eager to treat themselves to one of the 16 decadent Krispy Kreme doughnuts on offer as well as the wide variety of locally roasted coffee flavours.  Gerry Thomas, CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts South Africa said, “Our ic...

Global retailer Krispy Kreme, which in May signed a development agreement with local company Krispy Kreme Doughnuts South Africa (Pty) Ltd to open 31 Krispy Kreme shops in South Africa over the next five years, has announced that the first store will be opened in Rosebank, Johannesburg at a location yet to be disclosed. This marks the company’s first venture into Africa.  People visiting the store will have an option of 16 decadent Krispy Kreme doughnuts, as well as a wide variety of locally roasted coffee flavours to treat themselves to. Gerry Thomas, CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts South Africa said, “We are delighted to bring the joy of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to the ‘City of Gold’. We have found the perfect spot for our first store and will announce its exact location closer to the opening.    Krispy Kreme has been serving its customers with a unique blend of doughnut and coffee flavours since 1937. Currently, Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed® doughnuts, great ta...

Brooklyn Brothers offers an authentic modern American diner experience  Brooklyn Brothers, the authentic modern American diner experience South Africans have long been waiting for, has arrived. With their speciality being buffalo style chicken wings and the stores creative Brooklyn, New York inspired theme, accompanied by a touch of modern décor, and urban fittings, customers can now look forward to a dining experience unlike any other in the South African market.  The brainchild of Fournews, whose other brands include Krispy Kreme Donuts SA, News Cafe , Moyo , Smooch , Café Fino and Go! , Brooklyn Brothers offers an informal and trendy raw urban eating experience that delivers real value for money. The first Brooklyn Brothers has just opened its doors in the Bedford Centre, Bedfordview. Fournews Marketing Support Specialist, Varina Singh says at least another five more stores will open around Gauteng before the end of the year. “There’s nothing quite like this b...