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There's an extra day on the calendar this year and Krispy Kreme is celebrating the day by offering discounted donuts to its customers.
The company announced Monday that it is offering customers a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for $2.29 with the purchase of any dozen at regular price on Thursday, Feb. 29, in honor of Leap Day.
Additionally, customers whose birthday is February 29th can receive a free dozen Original Glazed Donuts with no purchase necessary. Proof of birthday is required, Krispy Kreme said.
“One extra day of the year is an irresistible opportunity for Krispy Kreme to be extra sweet for our guests,” said Dave Skena, global chief brand officer for Krispy Kreme. “So we’re making Leap Day a lot sweeter, even for fans whose real birthday only comes every four years.”
Krispy Kreme is giving out free donuts to customers affected by an AT&T outage
Krispy Kreme handed out free glazed donuts Thursday to anyone who had problems with cell service.
The donut chain gave customers the ultimate SOS at participating retail locations by offering a free OG donut after tens of thousands of customers were affected by a nationwide telecommunications outage.
“SOS?! While your service is unavailable, we are serving you! FREE Original Glazed® Donut today from 5-7pm for anyone having service issues,” Krispy Kreme said on Instagram.
A company spokesperson told USA TODAY that you don't have to prove you were affected by the outage to get the free offer.
Contributor: Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY