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Not only is it Friday, but also it’s National Donut Day. The celebration of the sweet treat goes back to World War I and II when the Salvation Army offered free donuts to our troops. The soldiers returned home longing for the donuts they had during wartime and that sparked a new industry. No matter how you spell it, Donut or Doughnut, Americans love them. Some places are offering a free donut with a purchase, however, at Krispy Kreme you get a freebie of your choice... Read More →
Today is National Donut Day. Go ahead, have a sweet one or two or whatever. In celebration of the day, various businesses and retailers are offering freebies. I knew the line would be long at the Krispy Kreme in the Burbank Empire Center, 1521 North Victory Place where they’re giving away a free donut to anyone who asks for one. At that popular K-K outlet the lines are longer today than usual. This afternoon, a K-K staffer told me the wait time to be... Read More →
It’s National Donut or Doughnut Day! A day to indulge in the yummy treat with the hole in the middle. Krispy Kreme is going all out by offering free donuts all day long. I spoke by phone with Darlene at the Krispy Kreme in the Empire Center , 1521 North Victory Place, in Burbank at around 3 :30 p.m. today. She said the lines were moving pretty fast and the wait is only about “10 minutes.” She says the freebie is limited to one per person. Gee, who... Read More →
Donuts or Doughnuts. However you want to spell it — today’s a good day to have one or two or whatever. It’s National Donut Day and places like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts are handing out freebies!
In case you didn’t know it — the donut or doughnut — that delicious hole in the center confection — is being celebrated today. Back in 1938, the Salvation Army declared the first Friday of June National Donut Day apparently to honor the women volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. Now the day is for anyone who enjoys those yummy munchies with the captivating aroma. Despite all the bad press about the calorie load in donuts — consumers gobble up thousands if... Read More →
