KKD is a vertically integrated companywith three business units: company store
operations, franchise operations, and KKsupply chain operations. Their supplychain manufacturing uses anaccelerated approach that allows for high volume ofproduction and output in a cost e
ffective manner. They use specializeddoughnut-making equipment and specific
doughnut mixes that each store,whether franchise or company owned, are required to pu
rchase. This gives eachstore the capacity to produce from4,000 to 10,000 doughnuts daily.