Krispy Kreme offers free green O'riginal Glazed Doughnuts on St. Patrick's Day

Customers who wear green to Krispy Kreme shops March 15-17, whether in-store or via the drive-thru, can get one free O'riginal Glazed Doughnut, no purchase necessary.

Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts to customers who wear green to its shops on St. Patrick's Day weekend. At participating Krispy Kreme shops, customers who wear green and visit a Krispy Kreme shop on March 15-17, whether in-store or via the drive-thru, can get one free O'riginal Glazed Doughnut, no purchase necessary.

The O'riginal Glazed Doughnut is the brand's famous Original Glazed Doughnut dyed green.

In addition to the free doughnuts, thousands of Krispy Kreme customers nationwide will win a "Pot of Gold Pass" on March 17, which is worth free Original Glazed doughnuts for a year - one dozen per month from April 2025 through March 2026.

The doughnut chain also unveiled last week a limited-edition doughnut collection inspired by St. Patrick's Day, including four brand new festive flavors:

"If you're planning any holiday shenanigans - and you should - our St. Patrick's Day Collection will make them more festive and fun," said Dave Skena, Chief Growth Officer for Krispy Kreme.

"When you share doughnuts, you'll make your own luck. No leprechaun required."

On March 17, Royal Perks members can get free onion rings of any size with a $1 or more purchase at Burger King.

Additionally, with the Combo Combinations promotion, customers can upgrade the sides of select combo meals with Chicken Fries, Mozzarella Fries, or Churro Fries for free until April 11.

Dairy Queen customers can celebrate the Irish holiday with the Mint Oreo Blizzard Treat, a combination of Oreo cookie pieces and a cool mint topping blended with DQ's soft serve.

Looking ahead, the company also announced its yearly free cone day will take place on March 20, the first day of spring.

"As spring blooms appear and longer, sunnier days lie ahead, Dairy Queen is starting off the season sweeter than ever," the company said.

The treat is limited to one cone per person while supplies last.

Panera is turning its beloved Bread Bowls green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year, but only in select markets.

The special Bread Bowl, called the Pot of Gold Bread Bowl, will be available on March 16 and 17 in limited quantities, in select markets including St. Louis, Boston, New York City and Chicago.

However, Panera fans across the country can enter the Panera Pot of Gold Sweepstakes by texting "LUCKY" to #31261 between March 16-21 for a chance to win free Panera Mac & Cheese for a year.

MyPanera members can also get $2 off any size Mac & Cheese on March 16 and 17.