Krispy Kreme celebrates World Chocolate Day July 7 with fan favorite
On July 7, Krispy Kreme will be adding limited-edition Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts to the menu for one day only, the company said in a news release.
The American doughnut chain said the one-day special will be coated with Hershey's chocolate for the first time ever.
"Krispy Kreme is upping its chocolate game on World Chocolate Day, enriching its fan-favorite but rarely offered Chocolate Glazed doughnuts with delicious Hershey's chocolate glaze," the company said in a news release, adding Monday will be the first time since the last World Chocolate Day when Krispy Kreme will offer this product.
In addition, Krispy Kreme is also offering 50% off a dozen Chocolate Glazed doughnuts with the purchase of any dozen at regular price, to make this year's "celebration even sweeter."
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The chocolate glazed doughnuts will only be available in-store and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website while supplies last at participating stores, the company added. Find a list of participating stores here.
'Krispy Kreme fans always anticipate we'll return our Chocolate Glazed doughnuts on World Chocolate Day, so this year we're making it extra special and extra chocolatey by adding Hershey's to the glaze for the first time," Krispy Kreme Chief Growth Officer Dave Skena said in a statement. "It's amazing, but only for one day. So, don't miss out on this."
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
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