I usually take I-27 to work every day because it's convenient. But the other day I came into downtown via I-40 because I was at BSA first thing in the morning. For a couple of years the Krispy Kreme store had been boarded up after its foray intro Amarillo wasn't up to their satandards. Now it's a pile of rubble as a hotel was built directly behind it.
When it first opened, people in Amarillo couldn't get enough of the famed, hot Krispy Kreme glazed donoughts. I remember seeing the drive-through lane snake all the way around the building and out onto the frontage road one Saturday morning.
I was less than impressed with Krispy Kreme. I know, it's blasphemy to say that, but I like a little heavier doughnut than what Krispy Kreme offered.
I was sad, though, when they closed. I think competition is good for businesses, keeps their employees and management sharp. But I've alway preferred Donut Stop and I wonder if it was hometown loyalty to Donut Stop that cause the demise of Krispy Kreme in Amarillo or if people agreed with me that Donut Stop makes a superior product.