Site of the first Krispy Kreme

Historical landmark Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

What to expect

The Site of the first Krispy Kreme is where the company was founded by Vernon Rudolph on July 13, 1937. A small plaque marks the spot in the Old Salem district

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This family's experience:

Activities: We saw the plaque where the first Krispy Kreme doughnut shop was located

Highlights: Fans soon came to his shop and according to NorthCarolinaHistory.org, Vernon cut a hole in his wall to sell directly to customers ✨