McDonald's, Krispy Kreme ending doughnut deal after one year: ‘Unsustainable for us'

McDonald’s and doughnut maker Krispy Kreme said Tuesday they would end their partnership in the US by July, as the companies struggled to manage the costs associated with the venture.Under the partnership, announced in March last year, McDonald’s planned to sell Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts as part of its breakfast menu at more than 14,000 stores in the US. But so far, the doughnuts were available at only 2,400 McDonald’s restaurants, according to the companies.“Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line wi ...