Okay so the good news is that Krispy Kreme is offering free donuts to anyone that’s been vaccinated. The bad news is that the offer is valid only in the US.
“As the U.S. continues to scale COVID-19 vaccinations, Krispy Kreme wanted to find a way to show our support for those who are protecting themselves and other by getting vaccinated,” the Krispy Kreme website reads. “Starting Monday, 3/22, anyone who shows their COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card will receive a free Original Glazed® doughnut.”
You heard them, free original glazed doughnuts, on any day, right around the clock. And even everyday, if that’s how you roll. And the offer will also continue to be valid for the rest of the year.
Krispy Kreme are also reportedly planning to support health care workers and volunteers who are administering the vaccines, by delivering free doughnuts to vaccination centres across the country. Their chief marketing officer, Dave Skena issued a statement saying, “We all want to get COVID-19 behind us as fast as possible and we want to support everyone doing their part to make the country safe by getting vaccinated as soon as the vaccine is available to them.”
So will we see a spike in vaccinations across the US after the announcement of doughnut chain’s latest incentive? Potentially. At the same time, Krispy Kreme are also reminding their customers to remain rational during these times.
Under their website FAQ’s, they acknowledge that, “choosing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is a highly personal decision.”
“We advise all employees and guests to consult with their healthcare provider regarding whether to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and which vaccine to receive after reviewing the available information,” they continue. “If you have made the personal decision to not receive the COVID vaccine, please visit us on Mondays, 3/29/21 – 5/24/21, to receive a free Original Glazed® doughnut and a medium brewed coffee to get your week off to a good start.”
Will it only be a matter of time until Krispy Kreme announces the same offer Down Under? We’ll just have to wait and see.
