Hurdles include inflation, consumers with less disposable income and rising labor costs.

Krispy Kreme acquired the business in 2018.

Snack cakes feature cherry Slurpee-flavored crème filling.

Away-from-home eating in aggregate has recovered from the pandemic forcefully. 

Company CFO also discusses sales goals.

Will take over for Bob Stewart, who is retiring in October.

Described as smaller takes on Krispy Kreme donuts.

CFO sees food sourcing as target for margin enhancement.

Both items involve sixteen-times-larger Cheez-it cracker.

McDonald’s deal may add over 12,000 in the United States.