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Krispy Kreme turns 89, rolls out 89-cent dozen

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July 15, 2026

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Krispy Kreme will celebrate the brand's 89th birthday Friday, July 17, by offering 89-cent Original Glazed doughnuts by the dozen, the company announced in a news release.

On Friday only, fans can score an Original Glazed dozen for just 89 cents with the purchase of any dozen at regular price. The promotion will run at participating U.S. locations. The limit is two dozen in-shop and at the drive-thru, while customers can purchase an extra one dozen for online pickup or delivery.

"Every Krispy Kreme birthday is really a celebration of our fans," Alison Holder, Krispy Kreme chief brand and product officer, said in the press release. "Offering Original Glazed® dozens for just 89 cents is our way of saying thank you to the guests who make Krispy Kreme part of their celebrations, traditions and everyday sweet moments."

Krispy Kreme's story began in 1937 when founder Vernon Rudolph opened the first Krispy Kreme shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began making fresh doughnuts. Curious passersby began asking if they could buy hot doughnuts directly from the bakery. Rudolph responded by cutting a hole in an exterior wall and serving the chain's Original Glazed doughnuts from the sidewalk.

Fans are being asked to share how they're celebrating Krispy Kreme's 89th birthday by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media.