Krispy Kreme to reopen Atlanta shop destroyed by arson

Krispy Kreme and its franchise partner, basketball star Shaquille O’Neal, have announced the construction of a Krispy Kreme shop on the site of its historic Ponce de Leon location in Atlanta. The original shop, built nearly 60 years ago, was destroyed by arson in February 2021.

The shop is expected to be open this summer.

“We’ve struck a balance of modernization and honoring the historical significance of our Ponce shop’s location. We think our fans are going to love it,” Dave Skena,Krispy Kremeglobal chief brand officer, said in the release. “The community has shown us so much support and patience as we designed the new shop. We can’t wait to be back with our guests, sharing joy and serving delicious, freshKrispy Kremedoughnuts.”

Krispy Kreme operates in more than 30 countries.