Overview

• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce confirmed their engagement in a joint Instagram post, sharing photos and a ring described as an Old Mine brilliant cut designed with Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry.
• Krispy Kreme marked the news with a two-hour U.S. giveaway on Aug. 26 from 5–7 p.m. local time, offering one free Original Glazed at participating shops subject to availability and posting a playful faux memo from its social media manager.
• DoorDash is giving 13% off orders with the code THIRTEEN starting Aug. 27, a limited-time offer that runs through Thursday, Aug. 28, as referenced by coverage.
• Brands leaned into wordplay and social buzz, with Panera posting “SHE SAID YEAST!”, Starbucks acknowledging its Pumpkin Spice Latte launch was overshadowed, Auntie Anne’s jokingly asking to be the flower girl, and Buffalo Wild Wings offering to cater.
• Additional promotions include California Pizza Kitchen’s heart-shaped pizzas starting Aug. 29 for 13 days, Papa Johns’ $13 Papa Dough for customers named Taylor or Travis on Aug. 27, Sonny’s BBQ BOGO sandwiches for teachers Aug. 27–28, Portillo’s free small onion rings with a $1.13 purchase for a week, and Olipop’s extra 13% off subscription orders.