Overview
- The giveaway coincides with the final enforcement of the REAL ID Act, requiring compliant identification for domestic flights and federal facility access starting May 7, 2025.
- Guests can claim one free Original Glazed doughnut in-store or via drive-thru at participating Krispy Kreme locations across the U.S., excluding Puerto Rico and non-dedicated outlets.
- No purchase or identification is necessary to redeem the offer, which is limited to one doughnut per person and subject to availability.
- Krispy Kreme's Chief Growth Officer, Dave Skena, highlighted the stress associated with DMV visits for REAL ID compliance, framing the promotion as a gesture of goodwill.
- The REAL ID Act, passed in 2005, aims to enhance security for state-issued IDs and has faced numerous deadline extensions over the past two decades.