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Krispy Kreme offers free Original Glazed doughnuts on May 7 nationwide; promotion coincides with REAL ID deadline at United States DMV offices

May 2, 2025 Press Release 2 min read

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May 2, 2025 (press release) –

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As Americans race to state DMVs to meet the May 7 REAL ID deadline, Krispy Kreme® is sweetening the rush – and relieving the stress – with a surge of FREE Original Glazed® Doughnuts.

Krispy Kreme sweetens REAL ID deadline with free Original Glazed® Doughnuts May 7 for all guests, No ID required

Next Wednesday, May 7, Krispy Kreme will give all guests one free Original Glazed® doughnut all day in shop or via drive-thru at participating shops, limit one per guest, no purchase necessary and no ID required!

“The DMV can be stressful enough in normal times, but we know May 7 is going to be ‘next level’ stress for many Americans trying to get their REAL ID,” said Dave Skena, Chief Growth Officer of Krispy Kreme. “So, we’re going to keep this simple. Come by on May 7 and have a free Original Glazed doughnut on us, no REAL ID – or any ID – required.”

Share how you’re enjoying a free Original Glazed® doughnut May 7 by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme on social media. For more information about this promotion, please visit KrispyKreme.com/offers/free-original-glazed.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in 40 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing digital business with more than 17,500 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities, and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at KrispyKreme.com and follow us on social: X, Instagram and Facebook.

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