Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee, donuts and baked goods, today announced that it will be honoring National Donut Day, celebrated this year on Friday, June 7, with a sweet offer to make the holiday extra special and fun. On June 7, participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide will offer guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage. This special donut offer is also available to Dunkin’ Donuts guests in 31 countries across the globe, marking the brand’s first-ever worldwide donut celebration. 

National Donut Day Historical Facts

• National Donut Day was established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I
• National Donut Day is held on the first Friday of June each year

Dunkin’ Donuts Historical Facts

• The price of a Dunkin’ Donut in 1950 was 5 cents
• MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats were first served at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in 1972
• Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled its first-ever heart-shaped donut in 2011
• Dunkin’ Donuts unveiled its first-ever star-shaped donut in 2011 with the Captain America Donut

Donut Facts

• Dunkin’ Donuts sells more than 70 varieties of donuts
• Dunkin’ Donuts sells more than 2.4 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats every year
• The top 3 selling donuts are Glazed Donut, Chocolate Glazed Cake Donut and Boston Kreme Donut
• Dunkin’ Donuts has an actual job title of “Manager of Donut Excellence.” Rick Golden is Dunkin’ Donuts Manager of Donut Excellence.