Kick-off the football season with the ultimate game-day treat! Krispy Kreme Doughnuts today announced it will once again offer Football Doughnuts in participating U.S. shops starting Aug. 11.

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The Football Doughnut is Kreme™ filled and dipped in chocolate icing before being finished with white icing football laces. These doughnuts will be available on weekends throughout the entire football season.

“Fans are always looking for the perfect sweet treat for their weekend games, whether it is a high school football, college football or professional football game,” said Jackie Woodward, Chief Marketing Officer at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. “We think our Football Doughnuts will be the perfect tailgating treat all season long.”

Connect with other football fans and show off your football dozens using #KrispyKreme all season long.

About Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., is a global retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts can be found in approximately 12,000 grocery, convenience and mass merchant stores in the U.S. The Company has more than 1,000 retail shops in 27 countries. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme, and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.