Introduction to the Free Doughnut Program
Studious kids around the country are in for a sweet treat. TikTok has recently been flooded with videos of people claiming that Krispy Kreme gives out free doughnuts for good grades.
The Viral Claim
TikTok account @lafloca captioned a video from Feb. 15, showing a girl entering her local Krispy Kreme to partake in the deal, securing half a dozen treats. While many of the clips are recent, there are tons of folks from years past who documented their journeys to their local shops to secure free doughnuts in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. So, is it true?
Verification from Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme tells TODAY.com that its stores do, in fact, give out free doughnuts for A’s on student report cards in a national program, and it reminds and encourages all of its shops to participate. At participating Krispy Kreme locations, students can receive one free Original Glazed Doughnut for each A on their report card — but there’s a limit of six free treats.
The Loophole
The concept gained added virality when TikTok creator @jordan_the_stallion8 posted a video in 2023 claiming that just about anyone with a report card, student or not, could claim the deal — thanks to a loophole. “Working at Krispy Kreme, I found out that we give free doughnuts to anybody who has A’s on their report card,” the popular TikToker says in a video with more than 16 million views. “But the loophole is we are not allowed to ask you if you currently go to the school or not.”
Exploiting the Loophole
And some seem to have taken his advice: In a January 2024 clip, TikToker @cereallife posted a video of himself designing and printing out what appears to be a fake report card, then shaves his abundant facial hair off and heads to Krispy Kreme. He appears to secure six free doughnuts for his trouble. “Infinite donut hack,” he captioned the video. Krispy Kreme did not immediately respond to a request for comment on this supposed “loophole.”
Conclusion
The free doughnut program offered by Krispy Kreme is a real deal, but it seems that some people are finding ways to exploit it. While the program is intended to reward students for their hard work, it will be interesting to see how Krispy Kreme responds to the supposed loophole.
FAQs
Q: Does Krispy Kreme really give out free doughnuts for good grades?
A: Yes, Krispy Kreme offers a national program that gives out free doughnuts for A’s on student report cards.
Q: How many free doughnuts can I get?
A: You can receive one free Original Glazed Doughnut for each A on your report card, with a limit of six free treats.
Q: Do I have to be a current student to participate?
A: According to the supposed loophole, Krispy Kreme employees are not allowed to ask if you currently attend the school listed on the report card.
Q: Can I make a fake report card to get free doughnuts?
A: While some people have reportedly done so, it is not recommended to attempt to exploit the system in this way, as it may be considered fraudulent.
