Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (1937-2008) By mydownloaduser Period: Jan 10, 1937 to Oct 10, 2008 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (1937-2008) Jul 13, 1937 Founded Oct 10, 1973 Death of founder Oct 10, 1976 Acquired by Beatrice Foods Oct 10, 1982 Gaining KKD back from Beatrice Foods Oct 10, 1996 Expanding outside the SouthEast (NewYork store)