KRISPY KREME® Announces Global World Kindness Day Effort

First 500 guests at each U.S. shop will receive a dozen FREE Original Glazed® Doughnuts on Nov. 13 – no purchase necessary – to inspire and enable kindness to others

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of a global effort to inspire people to connect with each other and share kindness on World Kindness Day, Krispy Kreme today announced that the first 500 guests who visit each participating shop in the United States on Nov. 13 can receive a dozen Original Glazed® Doughnuts for FREE for them and to share with others – no purchase necessary.

“World Kindness Day is an opportunity to make a positive difference by being generous – from paying it forward to meaningfully connecting with each other. Simple gestures of caring and thanks, including sharing a sweet treat, is a great way to do that,” said Dave Skena, Global Chief Brand Officer for Krispy Kreme. “We hope a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts – one doughnut for you and many to share with others – will inspire millions of small acts of kindness.”

Krispy Kreme operates in more than 30 countries, many of which will also offer World Kindness Day gestures.

Show how you’re sharing kindness with Krispy Kreme on World Kindness Day, Monday, Nov. 13, by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in over 30 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with nearly 12,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.