PEORIA, AZ -- Last week they hired about 60 new employees and Tuesday the new factory-style Krispy Kreme store opened just south of 83rd Avenue and Bell Road.
Owner Dan Brinton, who prefers to be called "Doughnut Dan," said the new 7,611-square foot Krispy Kreme store is a doughnut lover’s dream.
He says it's complete with a new take on kid’s meals, Krispy Kreme historical signage and a theatre-style viewing of production.
As part of the grand opening celebration Brinton is giving Valley residents the chance to win cash, doughnuts and coffee on opening day.
As a take on the doughnuts being made from scratch, the first 250 guests in line on opening day received a “Doughnut Dan Glazed Ticket” scratch off card for a chance to win prizes including free dozens, coffee and doughnut, and other beverages.
In addition, Brinton said one winner would receive a grand prize of $1,000 and a lifetime supply of doughnuts, and one second-place winner will receive $500 and a one-year supply of doughnuts.
Brinton hopes his new factory-style store will be the west Valley’s newest family destination. The store will feature the traditional “Hot Doughnuts Now” sign that will illuminate when the store is making hot, fresh Original Glazed doughnuts.
“I want my customers to enjoy themselves as much as I do at this store,” said Brinton. “So, from day one, we’re going to make their experience a memorable one.”
Brinton said he wants to give back to the community, so he's offering a Krispy Kreme photo booth with 100 percent of its proceeds going to Homeward Bound.
“I firmly believe that the neighborhood doughnut shop should support the neighborhood, Brinton said. "I’m delivering this on an ongoing basis with the photo booth, and will directly reward neighborhood customers grand opening day with my ‘Doughnut Dan Glazed Ticket’ scratch off instant winner cards."
The West Valley Krispy Kreme is Brinton’s ninth store (seven in Phoenix and two in Tucson) since his entry into Arizona in May 2008. Including the additional 60 jobs created with West Valley store opening, Brinton has created more than 200 new Arizona jobs.
The new west Valley store will be open seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information about Krispy Kreme Arizona, people can visit the new
www.krispykremeaz.com or call 480-325-6789.
