McDonald’s to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts across the US

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In the burger giants latest effort to attract diners for breakfast and all-day snacking,. will first become available at some McDonalds later this year, the companies said in a statement Tuesday...

Adding Krispy Kreme to its menu gives McDonalds a chance to unlock new business opportunities in the breakfast category and throughout the day, said Tariq Hassan, the chief marketing officer for McDonalds USA...

The chains tested diners appetite for the treats in 160 McDonalds restaurants in two Kentucky cities, according to the statement, and results exceeded expectations..

The lineup will include three of Krispy Kremes most popular doughnuts the original glazed, chocolate iced with sprinkles, and chocolate iced kreme filled which will be delivered to McDonalds locations every day...

Krispy Kreme shares were down 18 per cent this year through Monday, trailing the 2.3 per cent rise of the Russell 2000 Index..