Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Coming To McDonald's

CHICAGO — Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald’s locations across the country, the companies announced Tuesday.

“The top request we receive from consumers, every day, is, ‘please bring Krispy Kreme to my town,’” Krispy Kreme President and CEO Josh Charlesworth said in a news release. “Partnering with McDonald’s on a national scale will provide our fans and doughnut lovers unprecedented daily access to fresh doughnuts and the joy that is Krispy Kreme.”

The doughnuts will start showing up under some golden arches later in 2024 but nationwide availability at participating restaurants will not be complete until the end of 2026.

McDonald’s locations will sell the doughnuts individually and in boxes of six while supplies last each day. The fast food chain will offer the doughnuts glazed, with chocolate icing and sprinkles, and with chocolate icing and filling.

The rollout follows a test at 160 McDonald’s restaurants in Kentucky where “consumer excitement and demand exceeded expectations,” according to the news release.

“Since the launch of breakfast nearly 50 years ago, we’ve continued to offer new menu items, flavors and experiences that have made McDonald’s an irreplaceable part of fans’ morning routines,” McDonald’s USA Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Tariq Hassan said in the news release. “Our fans’ love for Krispy Kreme runs deep, and we can’t wait to make it even easier for them to satisfy their sweet tooth at McDonald’s restaurants across the country.”

Krispy Kreme doughnuts are already sold at Walmart, Kroger and other grocery chains.

Following the announcement of the McDonald's deal, shares of Krispy Kreme, which is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, soared nearly 30 percent by late morning Tuesday. Chicago-based McDonald's stock was up about 0.08 percent.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.