Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published March 27, 2024 10:22 A.M.

(Pittsburgh, Pa) Iconic Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will soon be available once again in numerous towns throughout the area. According to a press release issued Wednesday morning, McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme have made a sweet announcement for doughnut fans. The pair of companies are teaming up for a national expansion. Doughnut seekers will soon begin spotting Krispy Kreme doughnuts in local McDonald’s restaurants. Our tristate region is first among the phased market rollout planned for across the country. Nationwide availability is anticipated by the end of 2026.

Three varieties of Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be delivered fresh to McDonald’s restaurants every day and will be available individually or in boxes of six. The doughnuts will be served starting at breakfast and continue throughout the day while supplies last. The three Doughnuts will be The Original Glazed Doughnut, The Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles Doughnut, and The Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled Doughnut.

Krispy Kreme President and CEO Josh Charlesworth said “The top request we receive from consumers every day is ‘Please bring Krispy Kreme to my town.’ 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 announcement follows a successful test at 160 McDonald’s restaurants in the Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky areas where consumer excitement and demand was said to have exceeded expectations.