Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is attempting a comeback in the Chicago area. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based doughnut retailer plans to open eight shops throughout the area in the next few years. The new locations will attempt to replenish the city's supply of Krispy Kreme shops that have dwindled down to one Elk Grove Village location.
A new Krispy Kreme doughnut shop in Homewood will be the first in the company's effort to resurrect its retail operations in the Chicago area. It will replace Washington Square Pancake House this summer.
The Homewood Board of Trustees approved an ordinance Tuesday, June 14, that amends the planned unit development agreement (PUD) for the site, paving the way for construction of the new store.
The store at 17815 Halsted St. is being developed by Chicagoland Restaurants LLC, a licensed Krispy Kreme franchisee that plans to build eight locations in the Chicago area. Krispy Kreme's retail operations disappeared from the area nearly a decade ago after the company ran into financial trouble.
Hot doughnuts near: Krispy Kreme breaks ground for Chicago-area expansion
HOMEWOOD, IL — Local Krispy Kreme fans have a little something sweet to look forward to next month.
The doughnut chain recently announced it will soon debut its newest storefront at 17815 S. Halsted Street in Homewood, with opening set for Jan. 10, 2017.
The first dozen customers will receive a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every week for a year, while customers 13 through 100 will receive a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every month for a year, NBC reports.
Customers can wait it out in a heated tent for their chance at a free dozen on Jan. 9, after taking a number. They'll have to stay in line until doors officially open on Jan. 10 at 6 a.m.
The Homewood location will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., as well as offering a 24-hour drive-thru.