

Diverse employees at Krispy Kreme have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Krispy Kreme have rated Environment, Professional Development, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Krispy Kreme employees are -32% more likely to recommend Krispy Kreme as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Krispy Kreme is rated below average by 467 employees, across various culture dimensions. Krispy Kreme employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Krispy Kreme’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Burlington, NC. See below in detail how working at Krispy Kreme was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Krispy Kreme is rated D
Last updated 20 days ago
Krispy Kreme ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 384 Krispy Kreme employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Krispy Kreme improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
What makes you most happy at work?Customers I love them and helping others
What makes you most happy at work?This is a real company with real benefits.
What did you like most about the interview process?Everything was clear and precise.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?that ppl would be more nice
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Give more time to ask questions about the new employee
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Benifits insurane pto and vacation pay
"Krispy Kreme is a producer, marketer and supplier of doughnuts, beverages and packaged sweets."
To make the most awesome doughnuts on the planet every single day.
Is to be the worldwide leader in sharing delicious tastes and creating joyful.
| Headquarter | Winston Salem, NC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.krispykreme.com |
| Founding Date | 1937 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | KKD |
Krispy Kreme competitors include Starbucks, Raising Cane's, McDonald's, and Dunkin'. Krispy Kreme ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Krispy Kreme compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

467 employees at Krispy Kreme have reviewed Krispy Kreme across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.
Overall, the 467 Krispy Kreme employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Krispy Kreme are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Krispy Kreme, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Krispy Kreme are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 467 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Krispy Kreme are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Krispy Kreme believe the environment at Krispy Kreme is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Krispy Kreme is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at Krispy Kreme work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Krispy Kreme are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Burlington, NC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Burlington, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Krispy Kreme's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Krispy Kreme employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Krispy Kreme’s CEO Michael J. Tattersfield started in this role in 2017. Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Burlington, NC. Michael J. Tattersfield’s employees rank Krispy Kreme in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 30% for Environment, and in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team. J. Tattersfield is generally unpopular with Krispy Kreme employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Success department, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees in the Product department. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Krispy Kreme’s competitors, Michael J. Tattersfield ranks below both McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.
The Krispy Kreme Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Michael J. Tattersfield, US CFO & VP Global FP&A Joe Swarengin, and Sr VP, World-Wide R&D, QA & Technical Services Mansour Tavangaran
Michael J. Tattersfield CEO / President
Michael J. Tattersfield serves as the CEO / President of Krispy Kreme.
Joe Swarengin US CFO & VP Global FP&A
Joe Swarengin serves as the US CFO & VP Global FP&A for Krispy Kreme. Joe started at Krispy Kreme in June of 2017. Joe... read more
Mansour Tavangaran Sr VP, World-Wide R&D, QA & Technical Services
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Dawn Keller VP - Head of Digital
Dawn Keller serves as the VP - Head of Digital for Krispy Kreme. Dawn started at Krispy Kreme in May of 2018. Dawn is... read more
David Skena CMO - US and Global Director of Brand
David Skena serves as the CMO - US and Global Director of Brand for Krispy Kreme. David started at Krispy Kreme in... read more
Keith Oldre VP/GM CPG & Licensing
Keith Oldre serves as the VP/GM CPG & Licensing for Krispy Kreme. Keith started at Krispy Kreme in May of 2018. Keith is... read more
Josh Charlesworth Chief Financial Officer
Josh Charlesworth serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Krispy Kreme. Josh started at Krispy Kreme in May of 2017.... read more
Joey Pruitt Chief Accounting Officer
Joey Pruitt serves as the Chief Accounting Officer for Krispy Kreme. Joey started at Krispy Kreme in November of 2017.... read more
Matthew Spanjers Chief Development Officer
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How much do people at Krispy Kreme get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Krispy Kreme is $122,247, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,260, or $57 per hour.
At Krispy Kreme, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $221,591 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,469 annually. Average Krispy Kreme salaries by department include: Product at $152,635, HR at $133,254, Customer Support at $63,646, and Legal at $153,980. Half of Krispy Kreme salaries are above $119,260.
182 employees at Krispy Kreme rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 534 ratings) while 175 employees at Krispy Kreme rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 175 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $95k | $95k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $117k | $117k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $222k | $222k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $268k | $268k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $443k | $443k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Krispy Kreme score the company 47/100 across various culture categories, placing Krispy Kreme in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Krispy Kreme across various culture dimensions.
Krispy Kreme PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of Krispy Kreme?
Krispy Kreme CEO is Michael J. Tattersfield, their score by employees is 58
What is Krispy Kreme eNPS?
The eNPS for Krispy Kreme is -32
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Krispy Kreme?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 89k
What are the salaries in the IT in Krispy Kreme?
The average salaries for IT in Krispy Kreme is 101k
Who are Krispy Kreme competitors?
Krispy Kreme main competitors are Starbucks, Raising Cane's, McDonald's, Dunkin'