Krispy Kream Drive-In controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2009
Settlement restricts doughnut sales and naming
The dispute concluded with a settlement allowing the restaurant to retain its name on the conditions that it keep "Drive-In" in the name and refrain from selling doughnuts.
2004
Naming and trademark dispute with Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme challenged the use of the similar-sounding Krispy Kream name after expanding into western Pennsylvania. The local restaurant argued that renaming would damage its community reputation and proposed clarifying signage instead.