Is Krispy Kreme Coming to Nashua?

NASHUA, NH — Krispy Kreme may be opening up shop in Nashua soon.

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The coffee and donuts chain this week announced plans to open four stores in New Hampshire and another three in Maine.

The New Hampshire locations have not been set, but a company official told the Union Leader Nashua, Manchester, Salem, Portsmouth, Newington, and Seabrook are possibilities.

“The demand for Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee continues to grow throughout New England,” said Patricia Perry, a Krispy Kreme vice president, in a statement.

The announcement marks Krispy Kreme’s second attempt to battle Dunkin’ Donuts for market share in New England. Krispy Kreme once operated several stores in Massachusetts but closed them in the 2000s. Its lone New England location is currently at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

Krispy Kreme operates about 300 stores in 41 states. Most are concentrated in the south. The company said it’s planning more stores in the northwest and midwest.

The chain in January opened stores in Nebraska and Alabama.

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