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Krispy Kreme online delivery returns one month after cybersecurity attackKrispy Kreme online delivery returns one month after cybersecurity attack

Krispy Kreme online ordering returned on Dec. 30 after its information technology systems were attacked at the end of November

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

January 3, 2025

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Krispy Kreme's online ordering is back.Krispy Kreme

Joanna Fantozzi

Krispy Kreme has resolved its technology system issues following a cybersecurity attack at the end of November. The JAB Holding Co.-owned doughnut brand announced on Dec. 11 that it was experiencing systems disruptions with online ordering after experiencing “unauthorized activity” within its information technology systems on Nov. 29.

Now, more than a month later, Krispy Kreme announced that online ordering was back just in time for New Year’s deals that extend through Jan. 5.

“As we close out 2024, we are so grateful for Krispy Kreme fans, including for their patience as we experienced problems with online ordering,” Krispy Kreme chief brand officer Dave Skena said in a statement. “Now that online ordering is 100 percent back, we’re saying ‘thanks’ with great online and offline deals to start the New Year right for all of us.”

The remaining deals include $12 Dozens from Jan. 3 through Jan. 5, available in Original Glazed or classic assorted varieties. The offer is limited to four per guest, in shop, drive-thru and online for pickup or delivery.

Krispy Kreme’s technology systems breach was the third major cybersecurity attack in the foodservice industry in 2024, following Starbucks’ third-party ransomware attack on its back-end processes in November and Panera experienced a cybersecurity attack in March, which led to the leak of personal information of many employees, including social security numbers.

Related:Krispy Kreme hit with cybersecurity attack on its information technology systems

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Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.  

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine. 

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events. 

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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