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Krispy Kreme is celebrating class of 2026 graduates with a sweet reward, but only if they dress the part.<\/p>\n

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On Thursday, May 21, recent high school and college grads<\/b> donning their regalia (cap and gown, stole, medals, etc.) can visit any participating Krispy Kreme shop and get a free three-pack of original glazed doughnuts<\/b>, the Charlotte-based doughnut chain said.<\/p>\n

No purchase is required.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou did the work, passed the tests, and made the memories \u2013 now it\u2019s time for a little treat,\u201d said Alison Holder, chief brand and product officer for Krispy Kreme. \u201cYou earned every bite.\u201d<\/p>\n

The freebie is available in-shop and in the drive-thru. The 3-packs, which typically cost around $5.79, are limited to one per customer.<\/p>\n

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Earlier this year, Krispy Kreme debuted an expanded menu<\/a> featuring nine new doughnuts, including New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme and Cinnamon Apple Filled, CharlotteFive previously reported.<\/p>\n

More recently, the shop returned its popular lemon filled original glazed doughnut<\/a> to menus for a limited time.<\/p>\n

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Find your nearest Krispy Kreme here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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