Krispy Kreme is reintroducing its fan-favorite Strawberry Original Glazed Doughnut for a limited run between May 30 and June 1 in celebration of its PAC-MAN 45th anniversary. Fans unlocked its return by helping the company achieve a “high score” of giving away 45,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts during Hot Light hours, May 12-18.
Highlights
- Fans helped trigger the return by collecting 45,000 complimentary Original Glazed doughnuts during Hot Light hours, a reference to PAC-MAN’s affection for fruit.
- The Strawberry Original Glazed Doughnut returns for three days only, May 30 through June 1, in-store and through Krispy Kreme’s app and website.
- The return coincides with the limited-edition Krispy Kreme x PAC‑MAN Collection introducing PAC‑MAN Party, TEAM GHOST, and Strawberry Power Berry Doughnuts.
Fans Drive a Doughnut Revival
Fans “unlocked” the return by claiming 45,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts through Hot Light hours, May 12–18, emulating PAC‑MAN’s fruit-gobbling antics and marking its 45th birthday. The high-score contest required no purchase and was limited to one doughnut per person per day, highlighting the brand’s emphasis on fan engagement. Social media activity increased as customers tweeted photos of the pink-glazed treat with #KrispyKreme, creating buzz for its return.
Reflecting on Past Doughnut Offerings
Krispy Kreme originally introduced the Strawberry Original Glazed Doughnut in 2020, transforming its iconic Original Glazed base but with a bold strawberry-flavored glaze. The debut proved so popular that it came back in 2021 for Labor Day weekend and also in August of 2023, so the 2025 launch is only the fourth time the doughnut has appeared on the menu.
Limited-Time Doughnut Opportunity
The Strawberry Original Glazed Doughnut will be available Friday, May 30, through Sunday, June 1, at participating U.S. locations. They are available in stores or ordered for pickup and delivery on the Krispy Kreme app and website, making it accessible to nationwide customers.
For three days only, a dozen strawberry-glazed doughnuts will be available for $5, with the purchase of any dozen original-glazed doughnuts at the regular price.
- Special Pricing for a Sweet Deal
To sweeten the return, fans can purchase a dozen Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts for only $5, with the sale of each dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts at the regular price until this Sunday. The offer provides a discounted price for customers and will get fans to “double-bubble,” combining original and strawberry-glazed flavors in a single purchase.
PAC‑MAN Partnership Continues
The Strawberry Original Glazed revival is a part of its PAC-MAN 45th anniversary celebration that started May 12 and runs through June 1. Krispy Kreme collaborated with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. to release three new PAC-MAN-themed doughnuts: PAC-MAN Party, TEAM GHOST, and Strawberry Power Berry.
Growing the Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Lineup
The full PAC-MAN collection is offered at participating locations, through the app or website, and in six-pack boxes at select grocery stores through June 1.
- PAC‑MAN Party Doughnut: An Original Glazed doughnut piped with yellow buttercream-flavored icing, sprinkles, and a PAC‑MAN piece on top.
- TEAM GHOST Doughnut: An unglazed shell filled with chocolate-flavored Kreme, dipped in black icing and maze patterns, and a Team Ghosts topper.
- Strawberry Power Berry Doughnut: An unglazed shell filled with strawberry-flavored Kreme, dipped in red icing, white sprinkles, and green leaf icing.
Additionally, consumers were encouraged to “chomp” 45,000 free Original Glazed doughnuts during Hot Light hours May 12–18; thereafter, they could buy a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for 25 cents on May 22, PAC‑MAN’s official birthday.
This limited-time comeback of the Strawberry Original Glazed Doughnut is a reflection of Krispy Kreme’s focus on limited-time promotions and fan interaction. Don’t wait to treat your taste buds to this retro treat on May 30 through June 1, together with the colorful Krispy Kreme x PAC‑MAN Collection before, the limited-run ends.
