SWEET news for doughnut lovers.

Krispy Kreme is set to open a new store in Perth after the City of Canning approved their development application for an outlet on Albany Highway.

It will be the fourth store in WA for the iconic American company, famous for its original glazed doughnuts.

A Krispy Kreme spokeswoman said the new Cannington store would boost the local economy.

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“We are engaging a local medium to large size builder and they are likely to engage various contractors for around 50 to 100 tradespeople on site in various stages of the project,” she said.

“Once the store opens we estimate there will be 50 permanent retail jobs.

“It’s hard to say exactly when the new store will open due to the current COVID situation but we are targeting early 2021.”

City of Canning mayor Patrick Hall said the majority of councillors were supportive of the development.

“At a time of economic uncertainty and record unemployment, this project will employ up to 100 contractors during the construction phase, inject investment into our local economy, and once open the store will employ up to 50 staff... hopefully many of them local residents,” he said.

“The decision by Krispy Kreme to choose Canning illustrates this City’s reputation as a vibrant commercial area, and Council’s decision demonstrates our strong support for the business sector.”

There are currently Krispy Kreme outlets in Whitfords, Myaree and Hay Street.