Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme
Building Information
Location	980 North Ninth Avenue
Renovations	2006-2007
Date Demolished	2006 (original store)
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Krispy Kreme is a popular chain of doughnut stores. Since (date needed), there has been a store located on the southeast corner of 9th Avenue and Cervantes Street; that location is the main focus of this article.

The Pensacola market was held by an independent franchisee until November 21, 2004, when the rights were purchased by the corporate office.

9th and Cervantes store

Original store

The original Krispy Kreme store at 9th and Cervantes. Image © Jack Canavan.

The original store at 9th and Cervantes opened in (date needed) and was demolished in November 2006.

Second store

A new store, built anew on the site of the previous store, was opened to large crowds at 5:00 AM on April 17, 2007. The first customer in the lobby won a "year's supply of free doughnuts" (one free dozen per week for a year). The next 12 lobby and drive-thru customers each received a free dozen each month for a year. Mike Jordan of Pace was reportedly the first person in line; he claimed to have been staking his position since 9:00 AM the day before.

Krispy Kreme also awarded the first 12 lobby customers Krispy Kreme jersey shirts, the first 50 customers Krispy Kreme t-shirts, and one free donut to all customers on opening day.

The new store features a drive-thru, and seats about 30 more people than the previous store.

Criticisms of the new store

The Krispy Kreme location has long been a Pensacola staple. The 60s-era design of the original store was appreciated by many and featured in artwork by City Art Market. The new store, however, retains little to none of the look and spirit of the original store. The new store is a rectangular brick building, complete with a drive-thru. Some Pensacolians are disappointed that the company opted for a design identical to many other Krispy Kreme locations across the country rather than replacing the original store with a similar design, which many felt was unique and a local landmark.

Additionally, the landmark Krispy Kreme sign that for years stood on the corner of 9th and Cervantes was removed by the company shortly before the store opened. The company claims that the sign, which was perhaps more of a landmark than the actual store, was "too damaged to repair". Jeff Jervick, Krispy Kreme's executive vice president of operations, has pledged that the company is working to replace the sign with "something similar to what was there before".

Hours of Operation

Lobby

Sunday–Thursday: 5:00 AM–11:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: 5:00 AM–Midnight

Drive-thru

The store's drive-thru is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Other locations

While the 9th and Cervantes store is the only full-fledged location currently in Pensacola, a store did exist on Fairfield Drive at one point. Additionally, pre-packaged Krispy Kreme donuts are available in many area groceries and gas stations.