Overview
- Krispy Kreme rolled out a six-item Pokémon Doughnut Collection in participating U.S. shops after preorders moved quickly, with the collection available on Tuesday, August 18.
- The offering includes character-themed doughnuts for Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Jigglypuff and a Poké Ball design plus special themed boxes and collectible cups with gold-iced doughnut holes.
- Preorders on Krispy Kreme’s site sold out widely before the in-store launch, and reporters and customers reported uneven first-come availability and strained staff handling sudden order volumes.
- Collectible packaging and related items are already appearing on resale sites, with some listings showing empty boxes or cups being sold separately from the food.
- Krispy Kreme will offer one free Original Glazed doughnut to customers wearing Pokémon attire on August 22, a one-day promotion that could bring more foot traffic and give some fans another chance to get something from the promotion.