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Donut Chain To Open New Monmouth County Locations: See Where

The new stores are part of a franchise expansion plan to open over 30 shops over the next five years.

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — A popular donut chain is set to open two new locations in Monmouth County.

According to a report from NJ.com, Krispy Kreme has leased new space on Route 9 in Marlboro and at Seaview Square in Ocean Township.

The spaces were leased by the JLL retail leasing team, in addition to a space in Brooklyn, NY. Together, the new leases total 3,250 square feet.

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The leases in Marlboro and Ocean Township follow a mid-October announcement from Krispy Kreme about a development deal to expand across the New York Metro Area.

On Oct. 13, the chain announced a franchise development agreement with Original Entrepreneurs LLC to open 33 Krispy Kreme shops across the New York metro area over the next five years.

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The shops will be developed in New York City and the surrounding region, including Long Island and New Jersey.

The Original Entrepreneurs group, a long-time Krispy Kreme franchisee and experienced quick-service restaurant operator, currently operates 12 Krispy Kreme shops.

“We're pleased to continue growing with Original Entrepreneurs,” Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said. “This development agreement reflects our focus on capital-light franchise growth and enables us to expand with an operator that has deep expertise building and operating Krispy Kreme shops in a competitive market.”

Currently, Krispy Kreme has New Jersey locations in Collingswood, East Rutherford, Springfield, Jersey City, Lakewood and Paramus.

To learn more about Krispy Kreme, you can visit their website.

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