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Krispy Kreme Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec 11, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ --

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD) (the "Company") today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, ended November 2, 2008.

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The Company incurred a net loss in the third quarter of $5.9 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $798,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the third quarter last year. A number of factors affected results for the quarter compared to the third quarter of last year, which are discussed in detail in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed this morning. The higher cost of doughnut mix and shortening resulting from higher agricultural commodity costs compared to last year and higher gasoline prices adversely affected results. Recent economic developments have resulted in a significant decline in the price of agricultural commodities, which should benefit both Company and franchise stores in the fourth quarter. In mid-October, the average price of gasoline fell below that of last year's third quarter, and the Company expects to see a reduction in its fuel costs in the fourth quarter.

Total revenues for the third quarter decreased 8.7% to $94.3 million compared to $103.4 million in the third quarter last year. The decline in revenues reflects decreases in Company Stores and KK Supply Chain revenues, partially offset by an increase in Franchise revenues. Company Stores revenues were $64.7 million, down $8.1 million (11.1%) from last year, of which approximately $2.0 million reflects store closings. Within this segment, on-premises revenues fell 5.4% in total (1.3% on a same-store basis) and off-premises revenues fell 15.3% compared to the third quarter last year. KK Supply Chain revenues declined 6.6% to $23.2 million while Franchise revenues rose 12.6% to $6.4 million.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2009, 37 new Krispy Kreme stores were opened systemwide and 22 stores were closed systemwide. This brings the total number of stores systemwide at quarter end to 509, consisting of 284 factory stores and 225 satellites. The net increase of 15 stores in the quarter reflects a net increase of 21 international stores and a net decrease of six domestic stores. All 37 new stores were opened by franchisees. Over 80% of total stores are operated by franchisees, and over half are located outside the United States.

Third quarter systemwide sales decreased 1.0% from the third quarter of last year. The growth in sales by international franchisees was offset by a decline in domestic sales arising principally from store closures.

"Our third quarter performance was impacted by a challenging operating climate led by high gas prices, as well as our commitment to investing in our growth plan," said Jim Morgan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have undertaken key strategic initiatives to strengthen our business as well as the economics of our stores, and that should help us succeed through various economic cycles and deliver positive long-term results. I remain confident that our employees and our management team will execute our strategic initiatives and the results will be a transition year in FY10 that positions Krispy Kreme for a prolonged period of growth in FY11 and beyond. We will drive our business forward, and continue to deliver the unique Krispy Kreme experience to customers worldwide."

In addition to further declines in revenues, many other factors could also adversely affect the Company's business. In particular, increases in the cost of raw materials and fuel and strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies could adversely affect the Company's operating results and cash flows. In addition, several franchisees have been experiencing financial pressures which, in certain instances, have become exacerbated in recent quarters. Royalty revenues and most of KK Supply Chain revenues are directly related to sales by franchise stores and, accordingly, the success of franchisees' operations has a direct effect on the Company's revenues, results of operations and cash flows.

The Company's consolidated financial statements include sales by Company stores, sales to franchisees by the KK Supply Chain business segment and royalties and fees received from franchisees, but exclude sales by franchise stores to their customers. Systemwide sales, a non-GAAP financial measure, include sales by both Company and franchise stores. The Company believes systemwide sales data are useful in assessing the overall performance of the Krispy Kreme brand and, ultimately, the performance of the Company.

Management will host a conference call to review third quarter results this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. (ET). A live webcast of the conference call will be available at www.KrispyKreme.com. To access an archived audio replay of the call, dial 888-203-1112 and enter the passcode 4362219. International callers may access the replay by dialing 719-457-0820 and entering passcode 4362219. The audio replay will be available through December 18, 2008.

Information contained in this press release, other than historical information, should be considered forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Among the key factors that may have a direct bearing on Krispy Kreme's operating results, performance or financial condition are the outcome of pending governmental investigations, including by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York; potential indemnification obligations and limitations of our director and officer liability insurance; the quality of Company and franchise store operations; our ability, and our dependence on the ability of our franchisees, to execute on our and their business plans; our relationships with our franchisees; our ability to implement our international growth strategy; our ability to implement our new domestic operating model and refranchising strategy; currency, economic, political and other risks associated with our international operations; the price and availability of raw materials needed to produce doughnut mixes and other ingredients; compliance with government regulations relating to food products and franchising; our relationships with wholesale customers; our ability to protect our trademarks; risks associated with our high levels of indebtedness; restrictions on our operations and compliance with covenants contained in our secured credit facilities; changes in customer preferences and perceptions; significant changes in our management; risks associated with competition; and other factors discussed in Krispy Kreme's Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2008 and other periodic reports filed with the SEC.



                         KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.

                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                 (Unaudited)

                                (In thousands)

                                                            Nov. 2,  Feb. 3,
                                                             2008     2008

                           ASSETS

    CURRENT ASSETS:
    Cash and cash equivalents                              $32,175   $24,735
    Receivables                                             21,289    22,991
    Accounts and notes receivable - equity method
     franchisees                                             1,017     2,637
    Inventories                                             17,865    19,987
    Deferred income taxes                                       83        83
    Other current assets                                     5,699     5,647
    Total current assets                                    78,128    76,080
    Property and equipment                                  86,762    90,996
    Investments in equity method franchisees                 1,563     1,950
    Goodwill and other intangible assets                    23,856    23,856
    Other assets                                             9,831     9,469
    Total assets                                          $200,140  $202,351

            LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

    CURRENT LIABILITIES:
    Current maturities of long-term debt                    $1,480    $1,557
    Accounts payable                                         8,289     5,712
    Accrued liabilities                                     31,270    35,949
    Total current liabilities                               41,039    43,218
    Long-term debt, less current maturities                 73,694    75,156
    Deferred income taxes                                       83        83
    Other long-term obligations                             26,725    27,270

    Commitments and contingencies

    SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
    Preferred stock, no par value                            -          -
    Common stock, no par value                             360,912   355,615
    Accumulated other comprehensive income                     517        81
    Accumulated deficit                                   (302,830) (299,072)
    Total shareholders' equity                              58,599    56,624
    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity            $201,140  $202,351



                         KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                 (Unaudited)

                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                                   Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended
                                 Nov. 2,      Oct. 28,   Nov. 2,     Oct. 28,
                                   2008         2007      2008         2007

    Revenues                     $94,338     $103,355   $292,216    $318,371
    Operating expenses:
    Direct operating expenses
     (exclusive of depreciation
     and amortization shown
     below)                       87,143       90,911    264,926     283,239
    General and administrative
     expenses                      5,842        5,650     17,406      19,394
    Depreciation and
     amortization expense          2,107        4,868      6,609      13,642
    Impairment charges and
     lease termination costs         345         (268)      (648)     34,504
    Settlement of litigation           -            -          -     (14,930)
    Other operating (income)
     and expense, net                213          196        626         (73)
    Operating income (loss)       (1,312)       1,998      3,297     (17,405)
    Interest income                   65          379        287       1,224
    Interest expense              (2,978)      (2,274)    (7,341)     (7,429)
    Loss on extinguishment of
     debt                              -            -          -      (9,622)
    Equity in losses of equity
     method franchisees             (335)        (216)      (685)       (695)
    Other non-operating income
     and (expense), net             (921)        (309)        71        (263)
    Loss before income taxes      (5,481)        (422)    (4,371)    (34,190)
    Provision for income taxes
     (benefit)                       404          376       (613)      1,046
    Net loss                     $(5,885)       $(798)   $(3,758)   $(35,236)

    Loss per common share:
       Basic                       $(.09)       $(.01)     $(.06)      $(.55)

       Diluted                     $(.09)       $(.01)     $(.06)      $(.55)

       Basic - weighted average
        shares outstanding        66,794       63,934     65,587      63,652

       Diluted - weighted average
        shares outstanding        66,794       63,934     65,587      63,652



                         KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (Unaudited)

                                (In thousands)

                                                            Nine Months Ended
                                                           Nov. 2,    Oct. 28,
                                                             2008       2007
    CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net loss                                                $(3,758) $(35,236)
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided
     by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                            6,609    13,642
     Deferred income taxes                                     (283)      206
     Impairment charges                                        (109)   33,671
     Settlement of litigation                                  -      (14,930)
     Accrued rent expense                                      (460)     (830)
     (Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment          344      (316)
     Share-based compensation                                 4,263     6,646
     Provision for doubtful accounts                            534       755
     Amortization of deferred financing costs                   701     5,856
     Equity in losses of equity method franchisees              685       695
     Other                                                      244       828
     Change in assets and liabilities:
     Receivables                                              2,243     1,543
     Inventories                                              2,114    (2,297)
     Other current and non-current assets                         7     1,227
     Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                (1,777)   (2,788)
     Other long-term obligations                               (588)     (572)
     Net cash provided by operating activities               10,769     8,100
    CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Purchase of property and equipment                       (2,618)   (4,928)
    Proceeds from disposals of property and equipment           427     6,751
    Investment in a franchise investee                          (56)     -
    Decrease in other assets                                     10        10
      Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities   (2,237)    1,833
    CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt                   -      110,000
    Repayment of long-term debt                              (1,673) (130,238)
    Deferred financing costs                                   (434)   (2,891)
    Proceeds from exercise of stock options                   3,103       290
    Repurchase of common shares                              (2,069)     -
      Net cash used for financing activities                 (1,073)  (22,839)
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash                     (19)       83
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      7,440   (12,823)
    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         24,735    36,242
    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period              $32,175   $23,419




                         KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.

                                 Store Count

                                                          NUMBER OF STORES
                                                     FACTORY  SATELLITE  TOTAL

    Three months ended November 2, 2008:

    AUGUST 3, 2008                                      286      208      494
    Opened                                                7       30       37
    Closed                                              (11)     (11)     (22)
    Converted to factory stores                           2       (2)       -
    Converted to satellite stores                         -        -        -
    NOVEMBER 2, 2008                                    284      225      509

    Nine months ended November 2, 2008:
    FEBRUARY 3, 2008                                    295      154      449
    Opened                                               16       80       96
    Closed                                              (22)     (14)     (36)
    Converted to factory stores                           2       (2)       -
    Converted to satellite stores                        (7)       7        -
    NOVEMBER 2, 2008                                    284      225      509



                         KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.

                        SELECTED OPERATING STATISTICS

                            (Dollars in thousands)

                                       Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                       Nov. 2,    Oct. 28,   Nov. 2,  Oct. 28,
                                        2008        2007      2008      2007

    Year over year percentage change
     in systemwide sales (1)              (1.0)%     (2.6)%     1.8 %   (2.0)%

    Average weekly sales per store (2):
      Company                            $49.9      $52.9     $51.0    $53.4
      Systemwide                         $29.5      $36.4     $32.6    $37.7

    Store operating weeks (3):
      Company                            1,287      1,373     3,939    4,279
      Systemwide                         6,319      5,174    17,993   15,310

    Change in same store sales
     (on-premises only) (4):

      Company                            (1.3)%     (2.9)%    (1.3)%   (0.4)%

      Systemwide                        (11.8)%     (6.0)%    (8.3)%   (3.4)%

    Company off-premises sales (5):
     Change in average weekly number of
      doors                              (5.9)%     (5.7)%    (7.0)%   (2.1)%
     Change in average weekly sales per
      door                               (9.1)%     (7.4)%    (8.5)%   (5.9)%


    (1) Systemwide sales, a non-GAAP financial measure, include the sales by
        both Company and franchise stores.  The Company believes systemwide
        sales data is useful in assessing the overall performance of the
        Krispy Kreme brand and, ultimately, the performance of the Company.
    (2) Represents, on a Company and systemwide basis, total sales of both
        factory and satellite stores divided by the number of operating weeks
        for both factory and satellite stores.
    (3) Represents, on a Company and systemwide basis, the aggregate number of
        operating weeks for both factory and satellite stores.
    (4) The change in "same store sales" represents, on a Company and
        systemwide basis, the aggregate on-premises sales (including
        fundraising sales) during the current year period for all stores which
        had been open for more than 56 consecutive weeks (but only to the
        extent such sales occurred in the 57th or later week of each store's
        operation) divided by the aggregate on-premises sales of such stores
        for the comparable weeks in the preceding year period.  Once a store
        has been open for at least 57 consecutive weeks, its sales are
        included in the computation of same stores sales for all subsequent
        periods.  In the event a store is closed temporarily (for example, for
        remodeling) and has no sales during one or more weeks, such store's
        sales for the comparable weeks during the earlier or subsequent period
        are excluded from the same store sales computation.
    (5) For Company off-premises sales, "average weekly number of doors"
        represents the average number of customer locations to which product
        deliveries are made during a week by Company Stores, and "average
        weekly sales per door" represents the average weekly sales to each
        such location by Company Stores.



                         KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.

                             SEGMENT INFORMATION

                                (In thousands)

                                    Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended

                                    Nov. 2,     Oct. 28,  Nov. 2,   Oct. 28,
                                     2008         2007     2008       2007
    Revenues:
    Company Stores                  $64,708     $72,787   $201,961  $228,504
    Franchise                         6,393       5,679     19,532    15,773
    KK Supply Chain:
       Total revenues                46,747      48,933    143,724   150,415
       Less- intersegment sales
        elimination                 (23,510)    (24,044)   (73,001)  (76,321)
          External KK Supply
           Chain revenues            23,237      24,889     70,723    74,094
       Total revenues               $94,338    $103,355   $292,216  $318,371

    Operating income (loss):
       Company Stores               $(4,470)    $(1,855)   $(8,985)  $(7,187)
       Franchise                      4,188       3,793     12,528     9,997
       KK Supply Chain                5,449       5,735     17,440    19,681
       Unallocated general and
        administrative expenses      (6,134)     (5,943)   (18,334)  (20,322)
       Impairment charges and lease
        termination costs              (345)        268        648   (34,504)
       Settlement of litigation           -           -          -    14,930
       Total operating income
        (loss)                      $(1,312)     $1,998     $3,297  $(17,405)

    Depreciation and amortization
     expense:
       Company Stores                $1,548      $2,603     $4,854    $9,018
       Franchise                         21          22         64        70
       KK Supply Chain                  248       1,960        765     3,671
       Corporate administration         290         283        926       883
       Total depreciation and
        amortization expense         $2,107      $4,868     $6,609   $13,642


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