McDonald’s is giving out free Krispy Kreme doughnuts — here’s how to get one

McDonald’s will begin introducing Krispy Kreme doughnuts on the menu across the country.

The fast food chain will begin selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts, with the deal available at all restaurants nationwide by the end of 2026. The company is planning a “phased market rollout,” starting with the Chicago area.

This comes as McDonald’s has just released its newest US item, the Chicken Big Mac . It features two chicken patties, special sauce, lettuce cheese and pickles on a sesame seed bun.

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The Krispy Kreme doughnut will officially be on the menu October 15. To celebrate, customers can get a free Original Glazed doughnut starting now until October 14 when they show their paper or digital receipt at the counter.

The Chicago-area McDonald’s will have three kinds of Krispy Kreme doughnuts starting October 15. They are the Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles and Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled doughnuts.

McDonald’s tested Krispy Kreme doughnuts at 160 locations in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, starting in 2022. These restaurants will continue to serve doughnuts throughout the rollout.

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Josh Charlesworth, Krispy Kreme president and CEO, said in a news release: “The top request we receive from consumers is for more access to our delicious, fresh doughnuts.

“Having Krispy Kreme doughnuts under the Golden Arches is golden for our fans and we’re excited to celebrate by giving our guests who also visit a McDonald’s a free Original Glazed doughnut.”

By the end of this year, Krispy Kreme expects to have doughnuts in over 1,000 McDonald’s restaurants and a total 12,000 by the end of 2026.

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