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CBS News
a day ago
- Business
- CBS News
Popular Crafton Heights donut shop announces temporary closure and relocation
A popular donut shop in Pittsburgh's Crafton Heights is closing its doors, but not for good. Better-Maid Donut Company announced on its Instagram page on Tuesday that it would be shutting down its location on Steuben Street. "This was never the plan," the social media announcement read. "We had big dreams of fixing up this old property, painting the building pink again, paving the parking lot, and continuing to churn out more and more donuts." Sunday ended up being the final day for the Steuben Street location, and the Instagram post went on to say that the owners were unable to come to a purchasing agreewment with the landlord, saying in part, "as the building continues to fall apart and the junk piles up in the parking lot, the rent increases still continue to come." However, the owners said that this is not goodbye, just see you later. "We will be moving to a new building close to the old shop," the post said. "We will be back as soon as possible, and have a beautiful new space to show off." While they do not have a grand opening date or a finalized location, they did thank the community for always supporting their business and waiting in line for their tasty treats. Those interested in when the shop will reopen can get the details on their Instagram page right here.
Forbes
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Krispy Kreme and Crocs Tease A Collab Fans Didn't See Coming
Getty Images Just when it felt like food collabs had peaked, Krispy Kreme slid a Croc onto the donut conveyor belt. Literally, the donut giant and the famously love-it-or-hate-it footwear brand dropped a teaser that has fans spiraling into speculation — and maybe hunger. The Instagram reel opens with a blurred-out 'Spicy Content' warning, followed by a slow reveal of a cream-colored Croc nestled among freshly glazed donuts. The caption? 'We're cooking up something that fits just right. Where comfort meets crave.' Nothing more. There's context, but only the video closes with glowing iconing signage, buttery visuals, and for fans, a whole lot of confusion. Crocs posted the teaser reel as well with perfect simple caption, 'let us cook.' Whatever it is, it's bound to be sweet, strange, and likely to sell out fast. What's new and why fans are spiraling Krispy Kreme posted a glowing neon tease to Instagram on Monday, featuring their signature 'Hot Now' sign above a bright green Crocs logo with the words 'now serving…' underneath. The caption? 'We're cooking up something that fits just right. Where comfort meets crave, big things are coming.' Naturally, the internet did what it does best: spiraled into memes, cravings, and chaos. One user asked, 'Would you rather wear Crocs that smell like Krispy Kreme or eat a Krispy Kreme that looks like a Croc?' Another summed it up in two words: 'KRISPY KROCS.' Some fans are hoping for footwear with donut-scented charms. Others are bracing for the possibility of edible Crocs. Either way, the hype is already glazed and confused. Why this hits the sweet spot The tease taps into two things people really love: over-the-top food drops and brand chaos. Just this year, Crocs has partnered with everyone from Pop-Tarts to Pringles, while Krispy Kreme has leaned deeper into collabs and crave-stunts. The overlap here? Maximalist comfort meets maximalist sugar — and fans are ready to line up whether it's edible, wearable, or both. Comments like 'you have my full attention,' 'I'm soooo excited,' and 'as a Krispy Kreme employee, we deserve these for our hardworking feet' show the range of responses: from true Croc-heads to hungry skeptics. What could be coming (and when) Neither brand has revealed the full details yet, but the teaser suggests a drop is imminent. If it follows Crocs' typical release playbook, expect a limited-edition clog in donut-inspired colorways — maybe even with jelly-filled Jibbitz. Krispy Kreme has previously partnered with McDonald's, Reese's, Oreo, and Hershey's, but this might be its first step into fashion. Crocs, on the other hand, is no stranger to edible energy — past collabs have included everything from KFC to Hidden Valley Ranch. Whether this ends up as a collectible collab or a full merch line, fans seem ready to sprint, not stroll. As one commenter put it: 'Them folks said them donuts didn't get enough of us. Spin the block.'
CBC
03-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Krispy Kreme takes another krack at the Calgary market
More than 15 years after its first, short-lived venture in Calgary, the popular U.S. donut chain is back to give it another go.
