Krispy Kreme pop-up to close as construction of permanent shop nears

ATLANTA — Krispy Kreme is closing a pop-up store at its iconic Ponce de Leon location as construction of a permanent replacement nears.

Krispy Kreme opened the pop-up last December as a temporary replacement after the original was demolished following two fires just months apart.

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Fire investigators said the first fire was a result of arson.

The pop-up will close after the end of business on Sunday.

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Krispy Kreme did not say when construction will begin on the new building, but said it expects to have more information soon.

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Krispy Kreme is back open for business after two intense fires The historic Krispy Kreme on Ponce de Leon was demolished in July after a fire destroyed the building. A pop-up doughnut shop is there now until it's rebuilt.

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