Founded in 1937, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is one of the leading specialty retailers that produce more than 3 million doughnuts a day and over 1.3 billion a year. In addition to Krispy Kreme stores, the company sells its doughnuts in supermarkets, convenience stores and other retail outlets throughout the country. Best known for its fresh, glazed and yeast-raised doughnuts, known as Hot Original Glazed, it also offers more than a dozen other varieties of yeast-raised and cake doughnuts. Its menu additionally provides a variety of coffee and chillers. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts offers franchises and sells a range of merchandise, including T-shirts, hats, coffee, mugs and toys. The company participates in several fundraising activities and maintains a location in Lubbock, Texas.