Long Lines and Rainy Conditions Welcome Krispy Kreme to Winnipeg
Within two hours of opening, Krispy Kreme had seen hundreds of customers. Motorists lined up past the parking lot and beyond a four-way intersection in hopes of entering the drive-thru. Patrons began standing outside the doughnut shops doors at 11 a.m. Monday for the 7 a.m. Tuesday opening, the general manager said.
Lovers of fried pastries endured long lines and rainy conditions to be some of the first to purchase Krispy Kreme doughnuts during its grand opening early Tuesday.
Early Arrivals and Special Prizes
Abbas Afridi left the shop, near the Seasons outlet mall, with a paper bag full of dessert in one hand and an iced coffee in the other. He secured 24 doughnuts after waiting for two hours. I thought Id come now, he shrugged. Its Krispy Kreme. Why not?
Jason Magner was first in the queue. He arrived at the store at noon Monday. He had to take the afternoon off work to guarantee he'd be the first customer through the doors on opening day. Thanks to his early bird status, he got to turn on the store's Hot Light and won a golden ticket, entitling him to a free dozen doughnuts every month for a year.
Anticipated Arrival in Winnipeg
Krispy Kreme opened its first Canadian store in Mississauga, Ont., in 2001. It has unveiled 15 franchise shops across the country since then. Krispy Kreme confirmed in January 2023 it would open in Winnipeg; since then, its been highly anticipated in the Prairie city.
Michael Bochinski also lined up Monday, spending the rainy night in the Sterling Lyon Parkway parking lot. He grew up loving Krispy Kreme, making sure to grab a few every time he visited the States. I dont think it stopped raining the entire night, but we were here, we were rallying.
Success and Future Plans
The 4,600-sq.-ft. site can churn out 50,000 doughnuts daily, Geraghty said. Krispy Kreme opened its first Canadian store in Mississauga, Ont., in 2001. It has unveiled 15 franchise shops across the country since then.
Krispy Kreme confirmed in January 2023 it would open in Winnipeg. The chain hired workers to direct drive-thru traffic in anticipation of opening day lineups. Those who stood and waited received paper Krispy Kreme hats.
In conclusion, the grand opening of Krispy Kreme in Winnipeg was met with overwhelming support and excitement from locals eager to taste the famous doughnuts. Despite the rainy conditions, dedicated customers lined up for hours to get their hands on the sweet treats. With plans to continue expanding across Canada, Krispy Kreme's presence is sure to bring joy to many more doughnut lovers in the future.
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