Lori M. Suess Power of Attorney for Section 16 Reporting at Krispy Kreme

This Form 3 filing for Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) reports that Lori M. Suess, Head of People and Culture, has granted a limited power of attorney to three individuals (Atiba Adams, Lisa Brown, and Christine McDevitt) for Section 16 reporting obligations. The filing shows Suess owns 111,727 shares of common stock, including 6,448 direct shares and 105,279 unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) with various vesting schedules through 2029. She also holds 40,000 options to purchase common stock at $3.22 per share, expiring July 14, 2031. The power of attorney authorizes the designated attorneys-in-fact to prepare and file Forms 3, 4, 5, and Form 144 on Suess's behalf, manage her EDGAR account, and perform related SEC compliance activities. The document was executed on February 18, 2026, and filed on April 6, 2026.