This weekend is Father’s Day, and Krispy Kreme is helping you celebrate in the most delicious way with a new doughnut collection—perfect for surprising Dad on his special day. Here’s what’s included and when it will be available at locations across the country.
What is Krispy Kreme’s Father’s Day doughnut collection like?
The new collection includes two doughnuts:
- Bow Tie & Suspenders Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in chocolate icing, topped with green and blue vanilla icing drizzle.
- Plaid Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in blue vanilla-flavored icing, topped with white and green vanilla icing drizzle.
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You can also order a Father’s Day Dozen, which includes:
- Three Original Glazed
- Three Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled
- Two Chocolate Iced with Rainbow Sprinkles doughnuts
When will Krispy Kreme’s Father’s Day doughnut collection be available?
The new doughnuts will be available for a limited time only on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15.
Krispy Kreme Deals
As part of the celebration of the 88th anniversary of the iconic Original Glazed Doughnut, the chain is offering 14 days of deals, available through June 20.
- For 14 days, Krispy Kreme Rewards members can get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for $9.99. Limit one per person per day.
- June 20: Thousands of lucky fans will win 12 months of free Original Glazed Doughnuts (one dozen per month from July 2025 through June 2026). Multiple winners will be randomly selected at each participating store.
- June 20: Customers can also get a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just $2 with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen.
What is Krispy Kreme Rewards?
It’s a rewards program designed to reward customer loyalty. By participating, you’ll earn 10 points for every $1 spent on eligible purchases, both in-store and through the official app.
With every purchase, you not only enjoy delicious doughnuts and drinks, but you also accumulate points that bring you closer to exclusive rewards, special products, and unique offers available only to members. To redeem your rewards, simply follow these easy steps:
- Check your Smiles balance in the app
- Choose the reward you want to redeem
- Your reward will be automatically added to your wallet
Rewards can be redeemed in-store or online when placing an order with the “click and collect” option. The more smiles you accumulate, the greater your reward:
- 100 Smiles: Free Original Glazed Doughnut
- 200 Smiles: Free Hot Beverage of your choice
- 850 Smiles: Free 6-pack of your choice
- 1250 Smiles: Free Dozen Doughnuts of your choice
History of Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme’s history began in the 1930s. According to legend, Vernon Rudolph, the founder of this famous doughnut brand, won the secret recipe for making yeast doughnuts in a poker game against a French chef in New Orleans.
He then rented a space in Old Salem, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he started selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts wholesale to supermarkets. However, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked doughnuts began to fill the streets, attracting passersby who eagerly asked if they could buy hot and fresh doughnuts.
Vernon seized the opportunity and decided to open a small hole in the wall of his building to sell directly to customers. Although Vernon passed away in 1976, his beloved Krispy Kreme brand lives on today.
In 2001, the company opened its first international store in Canada, near Toronto, a huge success that fueled its global expansion. By 2012, the brand had 500 stores outside the United States, and today it has over 1,400 locations in more than 33 countries.
When is Father’s Day celebrated in the United States?
Father’s Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June. In 2025, it will be observed on June 15.
Origin of Father’s Day
Father’s Day has an interesting origin, with two stories claiming its creation. One of the most well-known versions dates back to 1909 in Spokane, Washington. Sonora Smart Dodd, after listening to a Mother’s Day sermon, reflected on the important role her own father, William Jackson Smart, had played in her life. He was a Civil War veteran who raised his six children alone after his wife died during childbirth in 1898. Moved by her father’s dedication, Dodd proposed a special day to honor fathers, initially choosing June 5, his birthday. Although her proposal was well received, the official celebration took place on June 19, 1910.
The other version comes from Fairmont, West Virginia. In 1908, after a tragic mining accident claimed the lives of 361 men, Grace Golden Clayton suggested holding a religious service to honor fathers. Although her gesture was meaningful, it did not gain the same momentum as Dodd’s campaign.
Over time, the idea of celebrating fathers grew in popularity, especially during the Great Depression, when retailers saw it as a chance to boost sales. World War II also helped solidify the holiday, as people were eager to honor fathers serving overseas.
Finally, in 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson officially declared the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day in the United States. Years later, in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a law making it a permanent national holiday. Today, this celebration continues to be an important occasion to recognize the dedication and love of fathers around the world.
