 On 25 September 2013, Krispy Kreme announced their expansion into Colombia, the first South American country for the company.Krispy Kreme is set to open 25 stores in Colombia's major cities including Bogotá, Medellin, and Barranquilla in less than 5 years and jointly manage the planned stores with Bogotá-based IRCC Ltda., a subsidiary of the VA!Group.