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Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts today
Italian’s call it fritoles, Mexicans call them churros, Germans call them krapfens, Homer Simpson calls them “mmmmmmm … doughnuts.” I was not aware, but apparantly National Doughnut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June which would be today, Friday June 6. And if someone hasn’t wished you a Happy National Doughnut day, allow me to be the first.
Important to note that participating Krispy Kreme stores across the country will be celebrating with customers by letting them choose one free doughnut of their choice. Read the full story here.
A call to the Kettering location at 2001 East Dorothy Lane (937) 296-4400 confirmed that they are participating. When Manager George Ray was asked have they been busy he had this to say: “We have been slammed this morning. That’s why I said good afternoon instead of good morning (when he answered the phone) … It’s been that busy.”
“National Doughnut Day is one of our most anticipated days at Krispy Kreme. We get to give back to our loyal customers by offering a doughnut on us and celebrating everyone’s favorite sweet treat,” said Stan Parker, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. “Whether it’s a cruller or a Hot Now Original Glazed, we are providing the community with a small gift of thanks.”
A little background: This “holiday” (if you can call it that) was officially established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression.
Here are some more doughnut facts to whet your appetite taken from the LaMar’s Web site that I found interesting. They also have a doughnut quiz if you are looking to test your knowledge.
Did you know? In the U.S. alone, more than 10 billion doughnuts are made every year? Per capita, Canada has more doughnut shops than any other country? The hole in the doughnut’s center appeared in the first half of the 19th Century? Neither did we. So, where’s your favorite place to grab a doughnut? Feel free to share any other doughnut thoughts, ideas or memories you have here.
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By sharon
June 6, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
Schuler’s in Springfield, best doughnuts ever!!!!