Japan lines up for taste of America at Krispy Kreme

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

TOKYO -- After years of staying slim on a humble diet of fish, vegetables and rice, Japanese are developing a sweet tooth. That's proving to be a business opportunity for Krispy Kreme and other fast-food chains from the United States, home of the Big Gulp and supersized fries.

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