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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
KRISPY KREME'S® Strawberry Original Glazed® Doughnut Returns!
Fans 'Unlock' Strawberry Glazed Original Glazed® Doughnuts May 30 through June 1 as part of PAC-MAN's 45th Birthday Celebration CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--You did it, America! Krispy Kreme® will return its popular Strawberry Original Glazed® Doughnut Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. Fans unlocked the return of the fan-favorite Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts by helping Krispy Kreme achieve a "high score" of giving away 45,000 FREE Original Glazed® Doughnuts between May 12 and 18 during Hot Light hours. The giveaway was part of Krispy Kreme's celebration of PAC-MAN's 45th birthday and honoring PAC-MAN's love of fruits. Introduced in 2020 and last offered in August 2023, this will be just the fourth time Krispy Kreme has offered Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts – an Original Glazed® Doughnut transformed by a vibrant strawberry glaze with sweet strawberry flavor. The doughnuts will be available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website at participating shops. To sweeten the return, Krispy Kreme fans can get a dozen Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts for just $5 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price, Friday through Sunday. When enjoying the return of Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts, fans can also continue to gobble up the Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection, all-new doughnuts inspired by the game's characters, including the PAC-MAN Party Doughnut, TEAM GHOST Doughnut and Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut for a limited time. This Thursday, May 22, Krispy Kreme will celebrate PAC-MAN's official birthday by offering a dozen Original Glazed® doughnuts for just 25 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. Share how you're enjoying the return of Krispy Kreme's Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media. For more information about this promotion, please visit About Krispy Kreme Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in 41 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing digital business with more than 17,500 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities, and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at and follow us on social: X, Instagram and Facebook. Category: Brand News View source version on Contacts Liv Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
KRISPY KREME'S® Strawberry Original Glazed ® Doughnut Returns!
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--You did it, America! Krispy Kreme® will return its popular Strawberry Original Glazed® Doughnut Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. Fans unlocked the return of the fan-favorite Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts by helping Krispy Kreme achieve a 'high score' of giving away 45,000 FREE Original Glazed® Doughnuts between May 12 and 18 during Hot Light hours. The giveaway was part of Krispy Kreme's celebration of PAC-MAN's 45 th birthday and honoring PAC-MAN's love of fruits. Introduced in 2020 and last offered in August 2023, this will be just the fourth time Krispy Kreme has offered Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts – an Original Glazed® Doughnut transformed by a vibrant strawberry glaze with sweet strawberry flavor. The doughnuts will be available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website at participating shops. To sweeten the return, Krispy Kreme fans can get a dozen Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts for just $5 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price, Friday through Sunday. When enjoying the return of Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts, fans can also continue to gobble up the Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection, all-new doughnuts inspired by the game's characters, including the PAC-MAN Party Doughnut, TEAM GHOST Doughnut and Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut for a limited time. This Thursday, May 22, Krispy Kreme will celebrate PAC-MAN's official birthday by offering a dozen Original Glazed ® doughnuts for just 25 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. Share how you're enjoying the return of Krispy Kreme's Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media. For more information about this promotion, please visit About Krispy Kreme Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in 41 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing digital business with more than 17,500 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities, and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at and follow us on social: X, Instagram and Facebook.


Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
KRISPY KREME® Celebrates PAC-MAN's 45th Anniversary with A-maze-ing New Doughnut Collection
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ready, players?! Krispy Kreme ® today announced an a-maze-ing collaboration with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., for PAC-MAN's 45 th Anniversary, celebrating the global, cultural icon with all-new doughnuts inspired by the classic game. Fans will want to chomp these new doughnuts before it's 'game over!' Available beginning today for a limited time at participating U.S. shops, the Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection features three new doughnuts in a nostalgic custom PAC-MAN game dozen box that's the sweetest PAC-MAN level ever, including: PAC-MAN Party Doughnut – an Original Glazed ® Doughnut piped with yellow buttercreme flavored icing, sprinkled with celebration sprinkles and topped with a PAC-MAN piece. TEAM GHOST Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut filled with chocolate flavored Kreme™, dipped in black icing, decorated with PAC-MAN maze and topped with Team Ghosts piece. Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut filled with strawberry flavored Kreme™, dipped in red icing and topped with white sprinkles and green leaf icing. PAC-MAN is one of the most recognized video game characters of all time and has made an impact on the world by connecting with people across ages, borders and genders through the power of play for over 45 years, just as Krispy Kreme connects people through the sweetness of enjoying and sharing doughnuts. Krispy Kreme is also celebrating PAC-MAN's 45 th anniversary by: Aiming to give guests 45,000 FREE Original Glazed ® doughnuts between May 12 through 18 during Hot Light hours – 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., or whenever the Hot Light is shining – limit one per guest per day in shop and via drive-thru. In honor of PAC-MAN's love of fruits, if fans help achieve this 'high score,' they will unlock the return of Krispy Kreme's popular Strawberry Glazed Doughnut, which the brand last offered for a limited time in August 2023. Transforming its Doughnut Dots into 'Pac-Dots' May 12 through 14, giving guests a FREE 10-count of Dots with the purchase of any dozen doughnuts at regular price. Selling a dozen Original Glazed ® doughnuts for just 25 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price on PAC-MAN Day, his official birthday, May 22. 'These all-new PAC-MAN doughnuts are sweetest in multi-player mode. So, press start on a dozen and chomp on a maze of flavors with family, friends and coworkers,' said Dave Skena, Krispy Kreme Chief Growth Officer. 'Partnering with Bandai Namco and PAC-MAN is a new high score of sweetness.' 'This year marks an incredible milestone as we celebrate PAC-MAN's legacy and his 45 years of impact,' said Karim Farghaly, senior vice president, business innovation and licensing at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. 'We are thrilled to partner with Krispy Kreme, another beloved iconic brand, to deliver a sweet experience for fans to enjoy just in time for PAC-MAN Day.' The Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection is available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website, individually and by the dozen. You can also enjoy the PAC-MAN doughnuts in a Krispy Kreme 6-pack box delivered fresh daily to select retailers. Visit to find a shop or retailer near you. To learn more about the new Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection, visit Share how you're celebrating PAC-MAN's 45th Anniversary with the new Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media and for PAC-MAN, by using #PACMAN45 and tagging @officialpacman on X and Instagram and @pacman on TikTok and Facebook. About Krispy Kreme Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in 41 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing digital business with more than 17,500 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities, and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at and follow us on social: X, Instagram and Facebook. About Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., part of the Bandai Namco Group, is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for major video game consoles, PC, online, and mobile platforms. The company is known for creating many of the industry's beloved classic franchises such as PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®, and publishing the critically acclaimed DARK SOULS™ series and the blockbuster title ELDEN RING™. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is also the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime-based video games including GUNDAM™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL™, and ONE PIECE®. Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is headquartered in Irvine, California. More information about the company and its products can be found at


Mail & Guardian
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mail & Guardian
Krispy Kreme going nuts with launch of Viral New 'Doughbai' doughnut
Pistachio pandemonium is about to reach new, mouth-watering heights! Doughnut Icon Krispy Kreme® has done it again with their new innovation, a first of its kind in South Africa, The 'Doughbai' indulgence doughnut, which will have fans going nuts over a limited-edition doughnut that delivers the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth pistachio experience in every bite. Inspired by the glitz and glamour of the viral Dubai chocolate, Krispy Kreme has added their own unique spin to the chocolate and have created a doughnut resembling the chocolate from the look and feel to the taste and composition of the doughnut. This doughnut is a love letter to pistachio fans everywhere. Imagine: Krispy Kreme's signature fluffy doughnut, filled with creamy pistachio cream, double dipped in a decadent chocolate dip, sprinkled with kataifi and pistachio nuts, finished with a drizzle of pistachio cream. Krispy Kreme South Africa Managing Director, Gerry Thomas is proud to have been the first to launch the viral trend in SA, giving it a unique Krispy Kreme spin. 'At Krispy Kreme, we're committed to creating innovative, joy-filled experiences for our fans. Pistachio is a trending flavour and bringing this product and innovation to our South African shores allows us to deliver the viral trend, at a fraction of the cost, sharing the joy with everyone alike and ultimately something simply irresistible.' Beaming with excitement the Krispy Kreme Marketing and Innovations team is excited to launch with Gerry adding on 'The Pistachio Overload Doughnut blends the cloud-like texture of Krispy Kreme's iconic doughnuts with the rich, creamy flavours of Pistachio for a match made in dessert heaven. It's a flavour combination we know fans will love and the perfect excuse to treat yourself and share the love with friends and family.' And that's not all, Krispy Kreme has taken it a step further by creating a Pistachio Chocolate Kremey Chiller, think the viral Dubai chocolate, but as a drink. Our tastebuds are watering! The duo created by Krispy Kreme combines the rich, nutty pistachio goodness with their world-famous doughnuts, delivering a flavour experience like no other. This pistachio overload creation will be nothing like you've tasted before, giving the ultimate Doughbai indulgence. Available from 18 April , the Doughbai Indulgence Doughnut will be available for a limited time only, within all Krispy Kreme stores, while stocks last.


The Citizen
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Krispy Kreme going nuts with launch of viral new 'Doughbai' doughnut
This doughnut is a love letter to pistachio fans everywhere. Pistachio pandemonium is about to reach new, mouth-watering heights! Doughnut icon Krispy Kreme® has done it again with its new innovation, a first of its kind in South Africa. The 'Doughbai' indulgence doughnut, which will have fans going nuts over a limited-edition doughnut that delivers the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth pistachio experience in every bite. Inspired by the glitz and glamour of the viral Dubai chocolate, Krispy Kreme has added its own unique spin to the chocolate and has created a doughnut resembling the chocolate from the look and feel to the taste and composition of the doughnut. This doughnut is a love letter to pistachio fans everywhere. Imagine: Krispy Kreme's signature fluffy doughnut, filled with creamy pistachio cream, double-dipped in a decadent chocolate dip, sprinkled with kataifi and pistachio nuts, finished with a drizzle of pistachio cream. Krispy Kreme South Africa Managing Director, Gerry Thomas, is proud to have been the first to launch the viral trend in SA, giving it a unique Krispy Kreme spin. 'At Krispy Kreme, we're committed to creating innovative, joy-filled experiences for our fans. Pistachio is a trending flavour and bringing this product and innovation to our South African shores allows us to deliver the viral trend, at a fraction of the cost, sharing the joy with everyone alike and ultimately something simply irresistible.' Beaming with excitement, the Krispy Kreme Marketing and Innovations team is excited to launch with Gerry adding on 'The Pistachio Overload Doughnut blends the cloud-like texture of Krispy Kreme's iconic doughnuts with the rich, creamy flavours of Pistachio for a match made in dessert heaven. It's a flavour combination we know fans will love and the perfect excuse to treat yourself and share the love with friends and family.' And that's not all, Krispy Kreme has taken it a step further by creating a Pistachio Chocolate Kremey Chiller, think the viral Dubai chocolate, but as a drink. Our taste buds are watering! The duo created by Krispy Kreme combines the rich, nutty pistachio goodness with their world-famous doughnuts, delivering a flavour experience like no other. This pistachio overload creation will be nothing like you've tasted before, giving the ultimate Doughbai indulgence. Available from 29 April at Krispy Kreme Stores nationwide, keep an eye out on Krispy Kreme's official social media accounts @krispykreme_za. The Doughbai Indulgence Doughnut will be available for a limited time only at all Krispy Kreme stores, while stocks last.