Krispy Kreme Jumps 18% on McDonald's Partnership to Bring Donuts to 13,500+ Locations by 2026

Krispy Kreme stock jumped 18% on Tuesday after announcing a major partnership with McDonald's

The partnership will bring Krispy Kreme donuts to McDonald's locations across the U.S. over the next few years

Full rollout expected by 2026 to McDonald's 13,500+ U.S. locations

Krispy Kreme struggling to scale in the past; this leverages McDonald's existing infrastructure

Rollout is slow, so investors have time to see if the partnership drives profitable growth