Can Dunkin Donuts do good business in health-conscious San Francisco Bay area?

[Irishtom29]

Originally Posted by MrJester

Krispy Kreme is successful even in Asia (and Asians prefer things less sweet).

Well some may but I knew Israelis, Turks and Arabs with quite the sweet tooth.

[MrJester]

Originally Posted by Irishtom29

Well some may but I knew Israelis, Turks and Arabs with quite the sweet tooth.

Not just Middle Easterners; Japan and Korea have many krispy kremes. I'm sure San Francisco can't be more health conscious than Korea or Japan.

[ddm2k]

Originally Posted by Irishtom29

Well some may but I knew Israelis, Turks and Arabs with quite the sweet tooth.

Lukom!

[ddm2k]

I think the distaste for "American sweet" may come from the fact that the refined white sugar sits on top of refined white flour. I believe the makeup of the dough has a lot to do with the perception and agreeableness of the dessert by those to whom it is new, regardless of toppings added.