Krispy Kreme 89-Cent Doughnut Deal: Who Qualifies, How It Works and When to Get It

Krispy Kreme is marking its 89th birthday with a one-day promotion that gives customers the chance to buy a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for 89 cents after purchasing another dozen at regular price.

The birthday deal will be available on Friday, July 17, 2026, at participating Krispy Kreme shops across the United States. The promotion may appeal most to families, workplaces and groups already planning to purchase more than one dozen because the 89-cent box cannot be bought on its own.

Who qualifies for the Krispy Kreme 89-cent deal?

Anyone shopping at a participating U.S. Krispy Kreme location can take advantage of the promotion by purchasing any regularly priced dozen. There is no special coupon, loyalty membership or promotional code required based on the company’s announcement.

The birthday offer is often misunderstood. Customers cannot purchase an Original Glazed dozen for 89 cents by itself. Instead, the discounted dozen becomes available only after buying another dozen at its regular price.

Customers visiting a shop or using the drive-thru may purchase up to two promotional Original Glazed dozens, while online pickup and delivery orders are limited to one discounted dozen. The promotion is available only while supplies last.

The offer is limited to participating Krispy Kreme shops and generally does not apply to grocery stores, convenience stores or other retailers that sell packaged Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

How to claim the birthday offer

Customers can redeem the promotion in-store, through the drive-thru or by placing an eligible online pickup or delivery order where those services are available.

Before heading out, it is worth checking the official Krispy Kreme offers page to confirm participation, store hours and ordering options, as availability can differ between locations.

Although the regular price of a dozen varies by market, paying just 89 cents for an additional Original Glazed dozen represents one of the chain’s biggest annual savings opportunities for customers already planning to purchase doughnuts.

Taxes, delivery fees and service charges may still apply. Customers ordering online should verify that the promotional pricing has been applied before completing checkout.

What shoppers should know before visiting

Because the promotion lasts for only one day, participating shops could experience higher-than-normal demand. Visiting earlier in the day may improve the chances of finding the full selection of doughnuts.

Restaurant chains have increasingly introduced limited-time value promotions to attract customers looking to stretch their dining budgets. Similar savings can be found through Pizza Hut’s Throwback Value Menu, which recently brought back lower-priced menu favorites for a limited time.

The Krispy Kreme offer is especially attractive for families, offices and gatherings where multiple dozens are already needed. Customers purchasing only a few doughnuts should remember that a full-priced dozen is required to unlock the birthday discount.

New Girl Scout Cookie-inspired doughnuts arrive for a limited time

Alongside the birthday celebration, Krispy Kreme is continuing its limited-time Girl Scout Cookie Inspired Dozen, which debuted on July 7 at participating locations nationwide.

The launch reflects another growing restaurant trend of introducing nostalgic, limited-edition collaborations. Fans interested in collectible food promotions may also enjoy McDonald’s BT21 Happy Meal collectible toys, another seasonal campaign featuring exclusive items.

The collection includes three flavors inspired by popular Girl Scout Cookies.

• Coconut Caramel Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing and topped with caramel and coconut, inspired by Samoas or Caramel deLites.
• Thin Mints Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut covered in chocolate icing, topped with Thin Mints cookie crumbles and dark chocolate chips, then finished with a mint icing drizzle.
• Lemon-Ups Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with Lemon Crisp Kreme, dipped in lemon-flavored icing and decorated with a bright citrus-inspired finish.

The doughnuts are available individually or by the dozen for a limited time. They also give fans another opportunity to enjoy familiar Girl Scout Cookie flavors outside the traditional cookie-selling season, which usually runs from January through April, depending on the local Girl Scout council.

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Why Krispy Kreme is celebrating 89 years

Krispy Kreme’s history dates back to 1937, when founder Vernon Rudolph opened the company’s first bakery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

According to the company, the aroma of freshly made doughnuts attracted passersby who asked to purchase them directly from the bakery. Rudolph responded by cutting an opening in the building’s exterior wall so customers could buy hot Original Glazed doughnuts from the sidewalk—a tradition that helped establish the brand’s signature product.

The company’s annual birthday pricing reflects its age, which is why this year’s promotion offers Original Glazed dozens for 89 cents in celebration of Krispy Kreme’s 89th anniversary.