Friday, June 1, is National Doughnut Day and a few chains are offering deals.
National Doughnut Day dates back to 1938, when The Salvation Army of Chicago created it to honor the “Doughnut Girls” who served doughnuts to soldiers in World War I. The unofficial holiday is celebrated every year on the first Friday in June.
Burger King
It’s not free, but the fast food joint is creating its own spin on this holiday with their Whopper Doughnut. The concoction—a Whopper with a hole in the middle—is only available at five locations in Boston, Miami, L.A., New York City and Salt Lake City, and guests will receive the middle cut out as a free slider.
Cumberland Farms
From 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., stop by any location of this convenience store for a free doughnut with the purchase of a Farmhouse Blend or Chill Zone beverage.
Doughnut Plant
In honor of this New York City chain’s newest location opening inside of Grand Central Terminal, each of their shops will be giving away a free mini doughnut with any purchase on Friday. The complimentary treat is inspired by the green celestial mural on Grand Central’s ceiling, so the doughnut will feature a naturally-colored cerulean blue glaze with tiny gold stars.
Duck Donuts
Visitors will receive one bare, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar donut, no purchase necessary. Customers who visit on June 1 will also receive an exclusive National Donut Day coupon for “Buy One Donut, Get One Free,” redeemable until June 17. Paying homage to the origin of the holiday, the chain will also be delivering free doughnuts to the Salvation Army and other local businesses, schools, police stations, fire departments and more.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Along with welcoming two new doughnut varieties to their limited-edition summer menu (vanilla cake batter and chocolate cake batter), this coffee and donut shop is offering customers a free classic doughnut of their choice with the purchase of any beverage. Choose between Boston Kreme, Glazed, Glazed Chocolate and Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles.
Krispy Kreme
Swing by your nearest location and receive any doughnut on the menu completely complimentary, no purchase necessary.
Papa Johns
Purchase a pizza from this nationwide chain and receive an order of free doughnut holes for dessert. A new menu addition, these warm treats are coated in cinnamon sugar and filled with caramel crème. If you aren’t craving pizza on National Donut Day, beginning on June 2, you can use the promo code DONUT to add a complimentary side of these with the purchase of any two pizzas through the app. The pizza chain is also holding a contest for one of their customers an eight-day, seven-night, all-expenses-paid trip for two to New Zealand’s Donut Island, which is shaped like a doughnut. Any customer who orders the new Donut Holes online or via the Papa John’s app between June 2 and June 30 can opt-in to the sweepstakes.
Walmart
All retailers nationwide are giving away complimentary whole glazed donuts to customers who enter their store on Friday.
Entenmann’s
Entenmann’s sells its doughnuts in grocery stores nationwide and has a pretty fun contest going on. The classic pastry company is soliciting applications for the honorary position of Chief Donut Officer, which comes with a year’s worth of doughnuts and a $5,000 cash award. Four runners up will receive $1,000 and a one-year supply of doughnuts.
Edible Arrangements
Edible Arrangements recently created Edible Donuts, and you can try one for free this Friday. Note: these are actually apple slices dipped in chocolate that just look like doughnuts.
LaMar’s Donuts and Coffee
Are giving out free doughnuts, excluding specialty doughnuts.
If you’re looking to score a free doughnut or two, swing by these restaurants and retail stores. We won’t judge you if you stop by them all.
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