On October 4, 2021, Krispy Kreme, Inc. completed a transaction to acquire a majority controlling interest in Canadian franchisee and operator Krispy K Canada, partnering with Canadian operating partners Christopher Lindsay and Kelcey Hamaker who will continue as co-CEOs. Krispy K Canada owns and manages 10 Krispy Kreme points of access throughout Ontario and Quebec.
Cassels acted as Canadian counsel to Krispy Kreme, Inc., alongside Arent Fox LLP as US counsel.