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Krispy Kreme Offers Free Doughnuts Nationwide to Mark REAL ID Deadline

On May 7, 2025, participating U.S. Krispy Kreme locations are giving away one free Original Glazed doughnut per guest, no ID or purchase required, as federal REAL ID enforcement begins.

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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.