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- **Turnaround Progress**: Q3 EBITDA up 17% YoY to $40.6M, with U.S. EBITDA growth 51% YoY and first international YoY EBITDA increase in 4 quarters.
- **Strategic Door Expansion**: 1,000 new high-volume doors added year-to-date, driving 18% increase in average weekly sales to $617.
- **Digital Growth**: U.S. digital sales +17% YoY, 20% of retail mix, with successful campaigns like Halloween and Harry Potter.
- **Cost Efficiency**: $12M-$15M annualized SG&A savings, 54% of U.S. delivery outsourced, and net leverage down to 7.3x.
- **International Momentum**: Mexico, Japan, and Brazil leading growth, with Brazil's first shop and UAE KFC collaboration.
- **Q4 Outlook**: Sequential EBITDA improvement expected, with continued focus on profitable U.S. expansion and refranchising.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Krispy Kreme issued its Q3 2025 earnings release, available alongside a presentation on the Investor Relations website.
- Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures were noted, with cautionary language regarding risks and uncertainties.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Turnaround Plan Focus**: Refranchising, capital-light growth, margin expansion, and U.S. profitable growth.
- **Refranchising Progress**: Restructuring the WKS joint venture to a minority stake, reducing CapEx by 50% YoY, and targeting international expansion (e.g., Spain, Brazil).
- **U.S. Growth**: Added 1,000 high-volume doors with partners like Walmart, Target, and Costco, driving 18% increase in average weekly sales to $617.
- **Digital Momentum**: Q3 U.S. digital sales up 17% YoY, accounting for 20% of retail sales, with successful campaigns like Harry Potter and Halloween collections.
- **Menu Innovation**: Refreshed core menu with trending flavors (e.g., OREO Cookies & Kreme) and limited-time offerings tied to cultural events.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 Financial Highlights**: Adjusted EBITDA $40.6M (+17% YoY), net revenue $375.3M (-1.2% YoY due to Insomnia Cookies sale), free cash flow $15.5M.
- **U.S. Segment**: Organic revenue growth 2.2% despite 600 door closures; adjusted EBITDA $21M (+51% YoY), driven by cost savings and insurance recoveries.
- **International Segment**: Organic revenue growth 6.2% (Canada, Japan, Mexico); adjusted EBITDA $23.2M (+1.7% YoY), first YoY growth in 4 quarters.
- **Leverage Reduction**: Net leverage 7.3x (down 0.2x QoQ), with $200M+ liquidity supporting turnaround initiatives.
- **Cost Savings**: $12M-$15M annualized SG&A reductions, including $3M from logistics outsourcing.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **International Growth**: Mexico, Japan, and Brazil showing strong momentum; Brazil's first shop and UAE KFC collaboration highlight capital-light expansion.
- **U.S. Demand**: Q3 EBITDA improvement despite door closures; Q4 expected sequential EBITDA growth driven by strategic door additions.
- **Logistics Outsourcing**: 54% of U.S. network outsourced, with full transition by 2026; reduces risk and enables operational efficiency.
- **Menu Strategy**: Consumer-driven refresh balances variety and profitability, with digital channels amplifying limited-time offers.
- **Competitive Positioning**: Focus on high-traffic partnerships (e.g., Walmart, Target) and brand relevance in gifting occasions.


Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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