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Economic Times
19-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Krispy Kreme turns 88, celebrates with 88-cent a dozen doughnut deal: How to get it
AP Krispy Kreme's birthday discount is tied to its founding in 193 Krispy Kreme fans woke up to a sugar rush today as the legendary doughnut maker celebrates a remarkable milestone—its 88th birthday—by serving up the sweetest deal of the year. For one day only, on Friday, July 18, customers across the US can snag a dozen of Krispy Kreme's iconic Original Glazed doughnuts for just 88 cents—with a small catch: you'll need to buy any regular-priced dozen first. How to score the deal In-shop & Drive-thru: Buy any dozen at full price and get a second dozen Original Glazed for only 88 cents—limit two discounted dozens per guest. Online Pickup/Delivery: Enter promo code BDAY at checkout to claim a single 88-cent dozen with your purchase, available at participating shops and while supplies last. Standard prices for a dozen Original Glazed often hover around $15, so the promotion amounts to savings of over 90% for doughnut lovers. In the words of Krispy Kreme's chief brand and product officer Alison Holder, 'Eighty-eight has never felt and tasted so great. It's a real joy every year to celebrate Krispy Kreme's birthday with our fans and treating them to a special deal. We're so grateful for their love and loyalty'. Why 88 cents? Krispy Kreme's birthday discount is numerically tied to its founding in 1937—88 years of hot, fresh, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Its founder, Vernon Rudolph, originally slung doughnuts out of a North Carolina shop window, sending the scent of fresh yeast-raised treats wafting through the streets and drawing crowds. Today, the company boasts more than 350 U.S. stores and a presence in over 40 countries, with many locations continuing the tradition of signaling fresh hot doughnuts via a glowing red "Hot Now" sign. This year's offer continues the chain's tradition of turning birthdays into celebrations with big savings and fun. Past anniversaries have included giveaways and deep discounts, but the 88-cent dozen stands out for sheer value. Notably, this year's birthday festivities also coincide with the introduction of new menu creations such as the 'Hungry for Heroes' Collection, themed around DC Comics icons like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Important details: The deal is only available on July 18 and at participating Krispy Kreme shops in the United States and Canada. Not valid in grocery or convenience stores. Limits: Up to two discounted Original Glazed dozens per guest in-shop/drive-thru, one per online order. Promo code: Use BDAY for online orders. Availability: Valid while supplies last—so get there early; fans are expected to line up! As doughnut lovers rush to claim the sweet birthday bargain, Krispy Kreme's 88th continues its founder's legacy: 'Joy through doughnuts, every time the 'Hot Now' sign flickers on.'
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Krispy Kreme turns 88, celebrates with 88-cent a dozen doughnut deal: How to get it
Krispy Kreme fans woke up to a sugar rush today as the legendary doughnut maker celebrates a remarkable milestone—its 88th birthday—by serving up the sweetest deal of the year. For one day only, on Friday, July 18, customers across the US can snag a dozen of Krispy Kreme's iconic Original Glazed doughnuts for just 88 cents—with a small catch: you'll need to buy any regular-priced dozen first. How to score the deal Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Technology Data Analytics Others Product Management MBA others MCA Project Management Operations Management healthcare Public Policy Leadership Management Degree PGDM Design Thinking Healthcare CXO Digital Marketing Data Science Data Science Cybersecurity Finance Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks MIT xPRO CERT-MIT XPRO Building AI Prod India Starts on undefined Get Details In-shop & Drive-thru: Buy any dozen at full price and get a second dozen Original Glazed for only 88 cents—limit two discounted dozens per guest. Online Pickup/Delivery: Enter promo code BDAY at checkout to claim a single 88-cent dozen with your purchase, available at participating shops and while supplies last. Standard prices for a dozen Original Glazed often hover around $15, so the promotion amounts to savings of over 90% for doughnut lovers. In the words of Krispy Kreme's chief brand and product officer Alison Holder, 'Eighty-eight has never felt and tasted so great. It's a real joy every year to celebrate Krispy Kreme's birthday with our fans and treating them to a special deal. We're so grateful for their love and loyalty'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges Undo Why 88 cents? Krispy Kreme's birthday discount is numerically tied to its founding in 1937—88 years of hot, fresh, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Its founder, Vernon Rudolph, originally slung doughnuts out of a North Carolina shop window, sending the scent of fresh yeast-raised treats wafting through the streets and drawing crowds. Today, the company boasts more than 350 U.S. stores and a presence in over 40 countries, with many locations continuing the tradition of signaling fresh hot doughnuts via a glowing red "Hot Now" sign. This year's offer continues the chain's tradition of turning birthdays into celebrations with big savings and fun. Past anniversaries have included giveaways and deep discounts, but the 88-cent dozen stands out for sheer value. Live Events Notably, this year's birthday festivities also coincide with the introduction of new menu creations such as the 'Hungry for Heroes' Collection, themed around DC Comics icons like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman . Important details: The deal is only available on July 18 and at participating Krispy Kreme shops in the United States and Canada. Not valid in grocery or convenience stores. Limits: Up to two discounted Original Glazed dozens per guest in-shop/drive-thru, one per online order. Promo code: Use BDAY for online orders. Availability: Valid while supplies last—so get there early; fans are expected to line up! As doughnut lovers rush to claim the sweet birthday bargain, Krispy Kreme's 88th continues its founder's legacy: 'Joy through doughnuts, every time the 'Hot Now' sign flickers on.'
Time Out
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Get a dozen doughnuts for just 88 cents at Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme knows how to spread the love. Whether it's celebrating National Doughnut Day, the Olympics or giving away a sweet treat after a stressful day, the beloved chain has plenty of deals for doughnut fans. This Friday, July 18, Krispy Kreme is set to celebrate 88 years with another tasty offer: a dozen glazed doughnuts for just 88 cents. You read that right: For one day only you can get an Original Glazed dozen for a mere 88 cents when you purchase any dozen at regular price. "Eighty-eight has never felt and tasted so great," said Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme Chief Brand and Product Officer. "It's a real joy every year celebrating Krispy Kreme's birthday with our fans and treating them to a special deal. We're so grateful for their love and loyalty." The deal is good for up to two discounted dozens in store or via the drive-thru, or one dozen when ordered online for pickup or delivery (use code BDAY). It's only available while supplies last, so get there early to claim your party favor. This celebration tips its hat to Krispy Kreme's roots. Back in 1937, founder Vernon Rudolph started by selling doughnuts wholesale. But the heavenly aroma pouring onto the street drew in passersby hungry for a taste. Rudolph cut a hole in the wall, started selling direct to customers, and the Original Glazed legend was born. Eighty-eight years later, the formula hasn't changed: a melt-in-your-mouth classic that's impossible to resist—especially when that famous Hot Light is glowing. Today, Krispy Kreme keeps fans happy with new flavors and limited drops, but the Original Glazed remains the hero. Find Krispy Kreme shops and select grocery retailers nationwide here, or order online via their app or website.
Fast Company
18-07-2025
- Business
- Fast Company
Krispy Kreme is selling a dozen donuts for 88 cents today. Here's how you can get in on the deal
If you're on the way to the office this morning and want to pick up some treats for your colleagues, you may want to swing by a Krispy Kreme. The donut chain is offering customers a great deal today: the chance to purchase a dozen Original Glazed donuts for less than a buck. Here's what you need to know about Krispy Kreme's 88-cent dozen donuts deal. Krispy Kreme celebrates 88th birthday with 88-cent dozen donuts deal Krispy Kreme, the chain that is notorious for seemingly finding any excuse to give away its donuts, is celebrating its 88th birthday today. In honor of that birthday, Krispy Kreme is offering customers the chance to buy a dozen Original Glazed donuts for just 88 cents, with an additional purchase. Krispy Kreme, which now operates in more than 40 countries, was founded in July 1937 by Vernon Rudolph. Rudolph, the company says, began selling his donuts to grocery stores, but when passersby crossed his kitchen, they smelled the scent of the sweet treats drifting across the sidewalk. Rudolph reportedly then cut a hole in the kitchen's wall so that he could sell to these pedestrians directly. Eighty-eight years later, the company's name is synonymous with donuts. And today, you can get a great deal on a dozen of them. Here's how to get a dozen donuts for 88 cents For one day only today (Friday, July 18), Krispy Kreme is offering customers the chance to buy a dozen Original Glazed donuts for just 88 cents when they purchase any dozen donuts at the regular price. There are two ways to get your dozen Original Glazed donuts for just 88 cents today: Go to any Krispy Kreme shop and buy a dozen of any variety of donuts and tell the cashier you also want to pick up a dozen Original Glazed donuts for just 88 cents. Buy a dozen of any variety of donuts from Krispy Kreme online for pickup or delivery and enter the code 'BDAY' to redeem the option to grab a dozen Original Glazed donuts for just 88 cents. The full terms of the 88-cent deal can be found here. Free donuts are great, but maybe not for the stock While Krispy Kreme fans may cheer the company's 88th birthday deal, investors certainly aren't cheering Krispy Kreme's (Nasdaq: DNUT) stock price this year. In early May, DNUT shares plummeted nearly 30% after the company suspended its dividend payments. At the same time, Krispy Kreme also announced that it was reassessing its partnership with McDonald's, which saw Krispy Kreme donuts sold in McDonald's locations across the country. A month later, the two food giants announced that their partnership was indeed ending this July. The companies cited cost issues that made the partnership 'unsustainable.' The McDonald's news came after Krispy Kreme reported poor first-quarter 2025 financial results in early May. For the quarter, it posted revenue of $375.2 million, while previously forecasting revenue of over $385 million. In fact, shares in Krispy Kreme have been trading lower for a while. Year to date, the company's stock price is down over 68% as of yesterday's close. On Thursday, DNUT shares closed at $3.11. That share price is a far cry from the $17 per share at which the company's stock debuted in its initial public offering in July 2021. Since then, DNUT shares have declined more than 80%. But if investors are looking for a little icing on the cake, they can at least take heart in DNUT's recent stock price movement. Over the past month, Krispy Kreme shares are up over 14% as of yesterday's close.
Indianapolis Star
18-07-2025
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Krispy Kreme turns 88, you get a deal on a dozen doughnuts on July 18
For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts. When you order any dozen doughnuts at the regular price on Friday, July 18, you can get a second dozen of Original Glazed doughnuts for 88 cents. When you drive through or buy in-shop, you can double up and get two 88-cent dozens (when you buy two dozen at regular price); online purchasers for pickup or delivery orders are limited to one dozen. The deal is good at participating shops while supplies last. When you order online, use the code "BDAY" to get the offer. Coca-Cola: Trump says coke agrees to use cane sugar in US sodas, like Mexican Coke "Eighty-eight has never felt and tasted so great,' said Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme's chief brand and product officer, in a news release. 'It's a real joy every year celebrating Krispy Kreme's birthday with our fans and treating them to a special deal. We're so grateful for their love and loyalty." Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Krispy Kreme now has more than 357 shops in the U.S., plus its doughnuts are sold in thousands of supermarkets and convenience stores, can be ordered for delivery by app and online, and the company operates in more than 40 countries. The company was founded in 1937 in Winston-Salem, N.C., by Vernon Rudolph, who bought a secret recipe for yeast-raised doughnuts from a New Orleans French chef, according to the Krispy Kreme website. A1: Yes! Our founder was Vernon Rudolph! #KKBDay Rudolph began selling doughnuts to grocery stores, but their aroma began attracting attention. "Romanced by the irresistible scent of doughnut-making drifting into the streets, passersby asked if they could buy hot, fresh doughnuts," the chain said in its 88th birthday news release. "So, Rudolph cut a hole in an outside wall and began selling Original Glazed doughnuts directly to customers on the sidewalk." Timed to the arrival of the new "Superman" movie, the doughnut chain cooked up a "Hungry for Heroes" doughnut collection devoted to DC Comics superheroes: The doughnuts, added to the menu July 8, are available individually and in a custom-designed dozen's box for a limited time at participating U.S. shops (also available for pickup or delivery via Krispy Kreme's app and website). Next week, from July 24-27 (coinciding with the San Diego Comic-Con), you can get a free Hungry for Heroes doughnut if you flash some DC Comics superhero flair, while supplies last. Contributing: Gabe Hauari Mike Snider is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@
