Krispy Kreme turns 88, you get a deal on a dozen doughnuts on July 18
- - - Krispy Kreme turns 88, you get a deal on a dozen doughnuts on July 18
Mike Snider, USA TODAYJuly 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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.
Beloved doughnut chain Krispy Kreme turns 88 on Friday, July 18 and is offering customers a sweet deal to celebrate.
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"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."
Krispy Kreme history: From North Carolina to the world
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 pic.twitter.com/VAxP936SUj
— Krispy Kreme (@krispykreme) July 12, 2016
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."
Vintage photo of Krispy Kreme.Newest on Krispy Kreme menu: Superhero doughnuts
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:
Superman Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with white Kreme, dipped in light blue icing, and topped with Superman buttercreme flavored clouds, decorated with an image of Superman and sprinkle blend.
Batman Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies and Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a bat emblem.
Wonder Woman Doughnut: An Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in red raspberry flavored icing, topped with white stars and blue sprinkles and a Wonder Woman logo and belt.
Krispy Kreme has unveiled a new collection of doughnuts inspired by 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
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