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2021
Krispy Kreme offers two dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $12
Krispy Kreme launched a limited-time promotion offering two dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $12 at participating locations across the United States, from December 30, 2021 through January 2, 2022.
2021
Retailers named in lawsuit over mask requirements
Jennifer Reinoehl filed a lawsuit against the CDC and multiple retailers, including Krispy Kreme, Sephora, and AMC Theatres, alleging that their mask requirements violated laws intended to protect people with disabilities. The article reports the allegations and does not report a court determination.
2021
Krispy Kreme announces planned IPO
Krispy Kreme said it plans to raise up to $640 million in an initial public offering later in 2021, proposing to sell 26.67 million shares at $21 to $24 each.
2021
Krispy Kreme faces backlash over vaccine promotion
Krispy Kreme faced criticism over its free-doughnut promotion for vaccinated customers; critics said the offer excluded people who did not want the vaccine and raised health concerns about daily doughnut consumption.
2021
Krispy Kreme announces free doughnut offer for vaccinated customers
Krispy Kreme announced that customers showing a valid vaccine card could receive one free glazed doughnut per day at participating stores through the end of 2021.
2020
Krispy Kreme announces Times Square flagship opening
Krispy Kreme announced that its Times Square flagship shop in New York City was planned to open to the public on September 15, 2020.
2020
Krispy Kreme announces delivery service
Krispy Kreme announced that it would offer delivery starting Saturday, with orders available through its app or website and a $5 delivery fee.
2020
Krispy Kreme launches mini doughnuts
Krispy Kreme announced the launch of mini doughnuts in four flavors as a permanent menu item.
2020
Krispy Kreme announces Mini Mondays promotion
Krispy Kreme announced Mini Mondays, offering customers a free mini doughnut of their choice during the stated Monday hours in January.
2019
Krispy Kreme opens first Loop location in Chicago
Krispy Kreme opened a store inside Block 37 in downtown Chicago, its first location in the Loop.
2015
Krispy Kreme apologizes for kids-club promotion name
Krispy Kreme apologized after its UK kids-club promotion used the name “Krispy Kreme Klub,” abbreviated as “KKK,” drawing criticism on social media. The company said it had withdrawn all online and in-store material and would take steps to apply greater precautions to publicity materials.