Krispy Kreme franchise territory is a sweet opportunity

After five years of pursuit, Jim Cosentino won Krispy Kreme franchise rights to southeast Florida. Now he's tackling the west coast of Florida.

Form left, Chris D'Angelo, Jeanine Cieri, Jim Cosentino and Marialana Lococo of Krispy Kreme of South Florida at their new Fort Myers store. JimJett.com photo
Form left, Chris D'Angelo, Jeanine Cieri, Jim Cosentino and Marialana Lococo of Krispy Kreme of South Florida at their new Fort Myers store. JimJett.com photo
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It was a quarter-century ago when New York-based restaurant and hospitality business owner Jim Cosentino tasted his first Krispy Kreme doughnut. He liked it so much he bought the southeast Florida franchise rights, sold all his New York interests and moved the family business to Fort Lauderdale in 1998. 

 

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