Krispy Kreme Is "Gifting" Everyone Discount Donuts in Honor of Its 87th Birthday

Everybody's favorite doughnut chain is celebrating its birthday this year by giving away a dozen Original Glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The offer is only good on July 12, so plan to swing by your local store and take advantage of this sweet deal.

Friday is also National French Fry Day, so it's the perfect day to enjoy the summer and dine out all day for mere dollars . The best thing about the Krispy Kreme birthday celebration is that you'll have enough doughnuts to share with all your friends and family — at no cost.

Find out all the details on how to get a dozen free doughnuts on Friday.

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Buy a dozen, get another for 87 cents

Courtesy of Krispy Kreme

A dozen delicious Krispy Kreme doughnuts for 87 cents is basically free, and 87 is the number of years since Krispy Kreme began offering its fresh, hot, Original Glazed pastry masterpieces.

For its birthday on Friday, the doughnut chain will offer a dozen Original Glazed for pocket change after purchasing a dozen at regular price.

The offer is limited to two dozen when purchasing in person and one dozen online. Those ordering delivery can use the code "BDAY" to take advantage of the sweet deal.

Original Glazed may be the classic option, but those looking for additional options should be sure to check out some of the other unique options Krispy Kreme offers.

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1. Kit-Kat doughnuts

Courtesy of Krispy Kreme

Kit-Kat doughnuts are back by popular demand, so you can enjoy the classic Krispy Kreme dough mixed with the chocolate-covered wafer bar treats everybody knows and loves. There are three different Kit-Kat doughnut varieties: Kit-Kat Salted Caramel Brownie, Kit-Kat Crunch, and Kit-Kat Cookie Dream Filled.

2. July Freebies

Courtesy of Krispy Kreme

Now is a great time to join the Krispy Kreme rewards program and get monthly free perks. It's free to join, and members receive a free surprise doughnut every Tuesday and a free iced coffee every Friday, along with any purchase.

Membership also accrues points for purchases that can be exchanged for more free treats.

3. Doughnut waffles

Some may be wondering how they're going to eat the two dozen doughnuts for Krispy Kreme's annual birthday deal, but some intrepid social media users have found an interesting way to use doughnuts at risk of going stale: doughnut waffles.

Break out the waffle maker, toss some Original Glazed Krispy Kremes, and enjoy a new take on waffles for breakfast.

Bottom line

We love that Krispy Kreme celebrates its origin by passing deals to customers every year. The combination of dough and sweet, flavorful fillings is universally loved, and Krispy Kreme is a master at their doughnut craft.

Fans appreciate the fresh, hot doughnuts made daily in-store and love that they stay fresh longer than competitors when brought home by the dozen.

Everybody loves grabbing a sweet freebie treat for themselves, but the buy a dozen get a dozen for 87 cents deal allows for the treats to be shared widely at nearly no cost — and shared treats always taste better for the company and companionship.

If you love Krispy Kreme, you'll want to grab a dozen to take advantage of the deal on Friday, July 12.

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