McDonald's to Sell Krispy Kreme Donuts at Restaurants Nationwide by 2026

• McDonald's will start selling 3 types of Krispy Kreme donuts - glazed, chocolate iced with sprinkles, and chocolate iced with cream filling - at its restaurants across the U.S. by end of 2026

• Rollout will start in second half of 2024 after a successful pilot test at 160 McDonald's locations in Kentucky and Indiana in 2023

• The deal will expand Krispy Kreme's footprint in the U.S. from 377 locations currently to over 13,500 McDonald's restaurants

• On Tuesday, Krispy Kreme is giving away one free glazed donut from 5-9 pm at its stores to mark new McDonald's partnership

• For McDonald's, adding Krispy Kreme donuts bolsters its breakfast and baked goods menu after discontinuing muffins and fritters last year