McDonald’s to add Krispy Kreme doughnuts to menus nationwide

The announcement follows a test program in Kentucky
Krispy Kreme will deliver doughnuts to McDonald's locations
Doughnuts will be available individually or in boxes of six

Updated: Mar 26, 2024 / 12:31 PM CDT

Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s announced a new partnership. (Krispy Kreme)

(NewsNation) — Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s are pairing up to offer Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts at McDonald’s locations across the country.

The announcement follows a test program at 160 McDonald’s in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky, where demand exceeded expectations, according to the press release from the companies.

Krispy Kreme will deliver fresh doughnuts to McDonald’s locations each day. The treats will be rolled out starting in 2024 with full availability expected by the end of 2026.

Three varieties of Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be available to order individually or in boxes of six. The flavors will include the chain’s iconic glazed doughnut, a chocolate iced doughnut with sprinkles, and a cream-filled doughnut with chocolate icing.

“The top request we receive from consumers, every day, is, ‘please bring Krispy Kreme to my town.’ Partnering with McDonald’s on a national scale will provide our fans and doughnut lovers unprecedented daily access to fresh doughnuts and the joy that is Krispy Kreme,” said Krispy Kreme President and CEO Josh Charlesworth.

Krispy Kreme will be giving out a free original glazed doughnut to all guests at Krispy Kreme stores in the U.S. between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26.