Krispy Kreme opens 1,000th store with music and fanfare at Wyandotte Plaza

Stephen Graves, vice president of operations at Krispy Kreme, played the cymbals with the Schlagle marching band today to celebrate the opening of the 1,000th Krispy Kreme store worldwide in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Stephen Graves, vice president of operations at Krispy Kreme, played the cymbals with the Schlagle marching band today to celebrate the opening of the 1,000th Krispy Kreme store worldwide in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

The 1,000th Krispy Kreme store worldwide opened this morning at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue, in Kansas City, Kan. In this photo, some of the member of the Schlagle High School band are on the right. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
The 1,000th Krispy Kreme store worldwide opened this morning at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue, in Kansas City, Kan. In this photo, some of the member of the Schlagle High School band are on the right. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

by Mary Rupert
With a performance by the Schlagle High School marching band and dancers, and a visit by Miss Kansas USA, the lieutenant governor and the Kansas secretary of state, Krispy Kreme opened its 1,000th store this morning in Kansas City, Kan.

The store gave away free doughnuts for a year to the first 100 people in line when the store opened at 6 a.m., according to store officials. Tim France, local marketing coordinator for the store, said there were about 120 people waiting in line when the store opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday.

The first camper camped out all night, according to Krispy Kreme’s Stephen Graves, vice president of operations at Krispy Kreme.

Today Krispy Kreme is giving away one free doughnut to everyone who comes to the new store. Other participating Krispy Kreme stores around the world are also giving away one free doughnut to their first 1,000 customers today to celebrate the 1,000th Krispy Kreme store, according to company officials.

The new store is a 2,800 square-foot free-standing building located in Wyandotte Plaza at 78th and State in Kansas City, Kan.

“I’m so proud to be a part of what is a wonderful time at Krispy Kreme as Krispy Kreme continues to grow,” Graves said.

Cindy Bay, senior vice president of Krispy Kreme, said the store has been operating for 77 years and is in 23 countries.

Mike and Janet Parker are the franchise partner, Graves said.

Miss USA Kansas, Alexis Railsback, made an appearance at the event, as well as Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer and Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach.

“What an honor for the state of Kansas to have store No. 1,000,” Kobach said, promising that he would be going through the shop’s drive-in window in the future.

“This is an excellent bit of development for Kansas City, Kan.,” Kobach said, adding that it is part of a revitalization effort.

Wyandotte Plaza has been undergoing renovations during the past year, under the direction of RED Legacy, including the building of a new grocery store. A Marshalls store and PetSmart also are part of the future plans at Wyandotte Plaza. The Wyandotte Plaza redevelopment is a $28 million project in total.

To see an earlier story on the Krispy Kreme opening, see https://wyandotteonline.com/free-doughnuts-tuesday-to-celebrate-wyandotte-plaza-opening-of-1000th-krispy-kreme-store-worldwide/.

The ribbon was cut this morning to open the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
The ribbon was cut this morning to open the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

The Schlagle High School marching band and dancers performed today at the grand opening for the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
The Schlagle High School marching band and dancers performed today at the grand opening for the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Cindy Bay, senior vice president of Krispy Kreme, noted that this is the company's 1,000th store and that it is in 23 countries. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Cindy Bay, senior vice president of Krispy Kreme, noted that this is the company’s 1,000th store and that it is in 23 countries. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Kansas Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer today welcomed Krispy Kreme to its new location in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Kansas Lt. Gov. Jeff Colyer today welcomed Krispy Kreme to its new location in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach today welcomed Krispy Kreme to Kansas City, Kan., and added he would be using the drive-through there often. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach today welcomed Krispy Kreme to Kansas City, Kan., and added he would be using the drive-through there often. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)


Several dignitaries attended the Krispy Kreme opening today at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Several dignitaries attended the Krispy Kreme opening today at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Miss Kansas USA, Alexis Railsback, also welcomed Krispy Kreme to Kansas City, Kan., today. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Miss Kansas USA, Alexis Railsback, also welcomed Krispy Kreme to Kansas City, Kan., today. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Inside the new Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Krispy Kreme vice president Stephen Graves played the cymbals today with the Schlagle High School band. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Krispy Kreme vice president Stephen Graves played the cymbals today with the Schlagle High School band. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Schlagle students performed today for the opening of the Krispy Kreme store at Wyandotte Plaza, 78th and State, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)