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Krispy Kreme invites fans to 75th birthday celebration

May 9, 2012

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and, in celebration, the chain is inviting its fans around the world to post a Happy 75th Birthday message on a virtual card, interact with the "Time Machine of Joy," and share their favorite Krispy Kreme memories at CelebrateKrispyKreme.com.

Krispy Kreme introduced its signature sweet treats on July 13, 1937 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Its Original Glazed doughnut, iconic paper hat and signature Hot Light can now be found at more than 690 Krispy Kreme shops in 21 countries, and 10,000 mass merchants and grocery stores.

Krispy Kreme kicked off its 75th Birthday celebrations in February with the launch of the 2012 Glaze The Nation Tour, bringing its Krispy Kreme Cruiser and festivities to fans throughout the U.S.

"In addition to commemorating 75 years of delicious melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts and coffee, Krispy Kreme's birthday celebrates how the brand has touched and enhanced lives for generations," said Dwayne Chambers, chief marketing officer for Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation. "It is a birthday party that spans 21 countries and includes millions of Krispy Kreme fans who are devoted and passionate about how the brand has brightened their days and given them an extra bite of joy."

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