Celebrity chef Alton Brown considers Gibson's Donuts in Memphis the best donut shop in the U.S., praising its simple, tender, and airy yeast-raised glazed donuts made with traditional techniques and a three-rise process, making it a must-visit for donut lovers.
McDonald's and Krispy Kreme are ending their partnership to sell Krispy Kreme donuts in McDonald's U.S. locations due to unsuccessful demand and financial losses, with sales ending on July 2, reflecting broader struggles in both companies.
According to Yelp, the best donut shop in South Carolina is Sunny's Donuts in Gaffney. The shop, located on South Granard Street, was highlighted for its delicious offerings like maple cinnamon, maple bacon, and chocolate old-fashioneds. The Yelp Elite Squad praised the shop for its friendly service and high-quality donuts, recommending calling ahead to order popular items like their large fritters.
Yelp has named Old Fashioned Donuts in Chicago as the best donut shop in Illinois, based on reviews from its "Elite Squad" team. The list, released ahead of National Doughnut Day on June 7, highlights top-rated donut shops in each state.
Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen Original Glazed donuts for $3.84 over Memorial Day weekend, coinciding with the 38.4 million Americans expected to travel. Use code ROADTRIP to redeem the offer from Friday to Monday.
McDonald's and Krispy Kreme have announced a partnership to sell three types of Krispy Kreme donuts at McDonald's restaurants, starting later this year. The move aims to expand both brands but could potentially weaken them. While Krispy Kreme shares surged, McDonald's shares dipped slightly. The partnership, which began as a test in Kentucky, will roll out nationwide by the end of 2026. This collaboration comes as McDonald's faces pushback from customers over rising prices on its menu items.
McDonald's plans to sell Krispy Kreme donuts at all its US locations by the end of 2026, starting the rollout in the second half of 2023. The exclusive partnership will offer three popular donut varieties, and Krispy Kreme will use a "hub and spoke" model to stock thousands of McDonald's locations. The move is expected to unlock growth opportunities for McDonald's, particularly in the breakfast daypart, and marks a major expansion opportunity for Krispy Kreme.
Krispy Kreme is celebrating Leap Day on Feb. 29 by offering a dozen original glazed donuts for just $2.29 with the purchase of any regularly priced dozen, and those with a Leap Day birthday can get a free original glazed dozen with no purchase necessary. The brand is known for discounting its donuts on special occasions and is encouraging customers to share their experience on social media.
Dramatic footage shows a car wreck in the Bronx after vehicles were filmed doing donuts with passengers hanging out the windows, resulting in a high-speed crash that killed a 15-year-old and a 21-year-old, with a 17-year-old in critical condition. The driver lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a truck. The incident occurred during a dangerous meet-up where stunts turned deadly, leading to a vigil held by over 100 friends at the crash site.
Five passengers were seriously injured when an SUV flipped over while doing donuts in a Colorado parking lot. The incident, captured on video, shows the vehicle flipping over and crushing all five people outside the car. Bystanders rushed to help, and the driver was arrested for vehicular assault. The passengers were taken to local hospitals with serious, life-threatening injuries. Witnesses say donut stunts in the area are becoming more frequent, and hope the victims recover and learn from the experience.
Marisol Wentling, a 19-year-old SUV driver, has been charged with vehicular assault after flipping her car while doing donuts in a parking lot in Colorado Springs. Five passengers hanging out of the vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital. A viral video shows the SUV reversing at high speed before flipping over, crushing two passengers and throwing three others out of the windows. Wentling has been released on bond, and the incident is under investigation.
Five people were critically injured when a driver lost control of their car while doing donuts in a Colorado Springs shopping center parking lot. The passengers were hanging out of the windows when the vehicle tipped over, crushing them. The driver, Marisol Wentling, was arrested for reckless driving and remains in custody. The incident is under investigation.
A woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly stealing a truck filled with donuts from a service station in Carlingford, Australia. The stolen vehicle was found abandoned in a parking lot, with the donuts destroyed. The suspect, described as a 28-year-old female, was apprehended at a railway station and charged with various offenses. The investigation is ongoing, and no motives have been released by the police.
Krispy Kreme is celebrating their annual "Day of the Dozens" on December 12th by offering a dozen donuts for $1 with the purchase of any dozen or a 16-count of Minis at regular price. The deal is available in-store, through the drive-thru, or online using promo code "DOZEN," with a limit of two boxes in-store or through the drive-thru, and one box online.
Krispy Kreme is bringing back its annual "Day of the Dozens" on December 12, 2023, offering customers a dozen Original Glazed donuts for just $1. The deal can be redeemed in-store, through the drive-thru, or online for pick-up or delivery. Customers can also enjoy the promotion with the purchase of a dozen donuts or a 16-count of minis at regular price. Additionally, Krispy Kreme is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the movie "Elf" with a limited-edition holiday collection featuring donuts inspired by the film. Customers are encouraged to share their celebrations on social media using the hashtag #DayofDozens.