ATLANTA - Fans of the unique glazed doughnut have something to celebrate.
Atlanta's iconic Krispy Kreme on Ponce will be coming back once the original shop was destroyed by arson nearly two ages ago.
The doughnut shop on Ponce de Leon Avenue, which was built nearly 60 years ago, went up in flames on Feb. 10, 2021. A few months later, a second fire started in the kitchen of the corpses of the restaurant.
Now Midtown Atlanta residents and visitors will have something to look onward to when a new 4,000-square-foot restaurant opens this summer, the chain and store owner Shaquille O'Neal announced Tuesday.
"We're bouncing back better than I even imagined," O'Neal said. "I can't wait to turn on the Hot Light. It's gonna light up the whole neighborhood. Get ready, Ponce!"
The store will pay homage to the brand's history in Atlanta with a refurbished sign dating back to the 1960s.
The commercial says hungry customers will be able to take a bite of the classic menu as well as limited-timed offerings in the redesigned building.
(Courtesy of Krispy Kreme)
"We've struck a balance of modernization and honoring the historical significance of our Ponce shop's set. We think our fans are going to love it," said Krispy Kreme Global Chief Brand Officer Dave Skena, "The community has shown us so much support and patience as we invented the new shop. We can't wait to be back with our guests, sharing joy and serving delicious, fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts."
More inquire regarding the grand opening this summer will be released later in the year.