Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal had Atlanta buzzing this week with news that he and Krispy Kreme will rebuild the popular doughnut shop on Ponce De Leon Avenue. But some say the store’s design leaves much to be desired.
Driving the news: The company announced Tuesday that it will bring back the shop, nearly two years after a fire destroyed it.
- The location, which will be around 4,000 square feet, will open in the summer, the company said.
- Plans call for the shop to feature an interior mural and the refurbished Krispy Kreme heritage sign that dates back to the 1960s.
Why it matters: Ain’t nothing like glazed doughnuts when that “Hot Now” sign comes on.
What they’re saying: Shaq, who is part owner of the location, said on his Facebook page that the shop would “bounce back better than ever in Atlanta.”
- “Can’t wait to turn on the Hot Light at our brand-new Ponce shop this summer,” he said.
The big picture: The news comes amid plans by Portman Holdings to redevelop an older stretch of bars…
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