Marketing Blurb loves sushi. We refuse to eat the bogus stuff from grocery stores and 
such—we insist upon watching the chef in person. We like sushi because pieces are prepared and served individually. The antithesis of sushi is Krisky Kreme donuts, horrible food, loaded in bulk boxes from a conveyor belt. So as you might expect, we are sadden to learn from Promotion magazine that Krispy Kreme will open 40 new stores in Tokyo. "Japan represents an important market for Krispy Kreme as we expand our international reach," Daryl Brewster, President and CEO of Krispy Kreme said in a statement. "As we continue with the company's turnaround, we plan to build on our international growth and look for additional opportunities to bring the Krispy Kreme experience to consumers around the world." Marketing Blurb is very saddened, to hear this, and we hope the Japanese will forgive us. Photo Credit: Krispy Kreme
Hi - In response to the Krispy Kreme article --
I am an American living in Japan and I think it would be nice to have the option having something new in food lineup here. The Japanese eat a wide range of things -- not just sushi. (I always think it's funny when Americans at home stereotype the Japanese as only eating sushi -- apparently even at breakfast) I think Krispy Kreme will do well as the Japanese already have a well established sweet tooth and eat a variety of cakes, pastries, etc.
As for those who prefer sushi to donuts -- I hope you enjoy those leisurely Sunday mornings with the newspaper, a hot cup of java, and nice big helping of raw uni (sea urchin) to go with it....no donuts right??
Enjoy....
Posted by: Stephen Patrick | July 10, 2006 7:14 PM | Permalink to Comment