Krispy Kreme launches Dr. Pepper doughnuts to kick off football season

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Ready..set..hike! Krispy Kreme is partnering with Dr. Pepper to launch three limited-time doughnuts to kick off the start of football season.

On Friday, fans of doughnuts and football can huddle up to try the soda-flavored doughnut, which incorporates the 23 original flavors of Dr. Pepper, the chain said in a press release.

• Dr. Pepper Kickoff Doughnut : Original glazed with Dr. Pepper flavored frosting, with a burgundy sprinkle blend, topped with their logo
• Buttercreme Goals Doughnut : Original glazed dipped in green icing, topped with colorful sprinkles and a yellow buttercreme flavored goal post
• KREME Filled Football Doughnut : Unglazed filled with white KREME, dipped in chocolate frosting, decorated as a football

“Two of America’s most loved flavors are about to become one amazing gameday sensation to make this the sweetest kickoff to football season ever,” Krispy Kreme’s Global Chief Brand Officer, Dave Skena, said. “This Dr Pepper collection is a must-add to your gameday lineup, whoever you’re cheering for.”

To make this deal even sweeter, the doughnut chain is offering free delivery all weekend long to celebrate the comeback of football season.

Krispy Kreme also kicked off pumpkin season on Aug. 12 with their classic pumpkin spice cake doughnut and pumpkin spice latte. Their newest collaboration comes one month after their Paris-themed doughnut launch to celebrate Team USA at the Paris Olympics.

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