Support NeoGAF

[Wario64]

this is why america is fat lol

http://www.kold.com/story/14626529/get-a-years-worth-of-krispy-kreme-donuts-for-20

The following is a release from Krispy Kreme:

TUCSON, AZ (KOLD) - This Friday, May 13, 2011 marks the three-year anniversary of Krispy Kreme's return to Arizona, and the milestone will be celebrated with a back-by-popular-demand special offer – the 365 card (a card good for a FREE doughnut and FREE coffee every day for a year)!

The three-year anniversary offer is a flat $20 investment valued at $519.50. The three-day (Friday through Sunday) offer includes three dozen glazed doughnuts and a 365 card.

"With last year's 365 cards about to expire, people keep asking if a new one will be offered. While it wasn't necessarily in the plans, the overwhelming request couldn't be ignored," said Doughnut Dan Brinton, franchisee for Krispy Kreme Arizona.

 

[out0v0rder]

get troll physics on this shit

 

[xxracerxx]

Mmmm coffee and donuts are so good together.

 

[Einbroch]

Arizona's trying to become the new Texas, eh?

Still though, for the coffee alone that's an amazing deal. Grab a coffee on the way to work for $0.07.

 

[kamspy]

Krispy Kreme donuts are the greatest thing that science has ever given man.

 

[Meier]

3 dozen donuts alone probably costs $20-$25 itself.

 

[Goro Majima]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

 

[victreeb3l]

read that as "amazon only" and i thought there were some kind of voodoo magic going on.

super disappointed

 

[xelios]

Killer deal but P90x dude told me no Krispy Kremes.

 

[Salazar]

"With last year's 365 cards about to expire, people keep asking if a new one will be offered".

I can see how it would keep you up at night.

 

[numble]

I'd buy one and donate it to a homeless person.

 

[Wario64]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

I don't like them

 

[kamspy]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

You're not getting them fresh then my friend.

Oh, and fuck P90X dude.

 

[xxracerxx]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

I don't think they are the bees knees either. Though I don't really like sweets in general.

 

[Recarpo]

This state is crazy as hell sometimes and then they go and do something like this and totally redeem themselves.

 

[deadbeef]

Krispy Kreme donuts are the greatest thing that science has ever given man.

They aren't even the best chain restaurant donut. That distinction would go to Dunkin Donuts.

 

[Dice]

Their donuts are completely disgusting. Sugar and grease, that's all they are. I get donuts from a local bakery that realizes they should still have a bread quality to them.

 

[Rorschach]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

They're alright.

You're not getting them fresh then my friend.

Whose fault is that? I just order them, dude!

 

[Kosmo]

Dunkin Donuts needs to get on this shit by my house! Hell, I'd do it for $100!

 

[Funtruck]

Whose fault is that? I just order them, dude!

You gotta order them when the "HOT NOW" sign is lit.

 

[Kusagari]

If Dunkin Donuts did this I'd get fat from eating munchkins.

 

[VeryGooster]

If Dunkin Donuts did this I'd get fat from eating munchkins.

For serious, plus a French vanilla coffee a day or something.

 

[Souldriver]

Wow, how is that even remotely good from a business p.o.v. Even in factory prices, they can't possibly break even on this deal. And it's not like you're gaining customers, because you've basically "lost" a paying customer for a whole year...unless they assume people buy extra stuff next to their free donut/coffee.


Awesome though.

 

[Salmonax]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

They're like eating the frosting off a cake, both for better and for worse.

 

[Goro Majima]

I guess the part I really don't get is that people put these things on a pedestal but its like, if I'm going to eat dessert for breakfast, I'm going to have a slice of chocolate cake or something.

For breakfast though, chocolate chip muffins > donuts. I can at least sorta convince myself that a chocolate chip muffin isn't pure dessert. Sorta.

 

[HiResDes]

I like scones the best actually, *Runs*

 

[Lambtron]

I am sad that there isn't a Krispy Kreme for hundreds of miles. Fresh Krispy Kremes are fucking amazing.

 

[kamspy]

I like scones the best actually, *Runs*

You've done trolled the Krispy Kreme thread.

 

[Freestyler]

Wow, how is that even remotely good from a business p.o.v. Even in factory prices, they can't possibly break even on this deal. And it's not like you're gaining customers, because you've basically "lost" a paying customer for a whole year...unless they assume people buy extra stuff next to their free donut/coffee.


Awesome though.

They're banking on the fact that people will only use it once or twice a week.

 

[Koomaster]

Wow, how is that even remotely good from a business p.o.v. Even in factory prices, they can't possibly break even on this deal. And it's not like you're gaining customers, because you've basically "lost" a paying customer for a whole year...unless they assume people buy extra stuff next to their free donut/coffee.


Awesome though.

Get 'em hooked, keep 'em coming back. Plus it's very doubtful these people are going to redeem the donut/coffee every day of the year. Plus you might get people who buy these donut plans for their whole family, and again, not all of them is going to collect every day. They are losing out, but not as much as you imagine. Plus again, sometimes you can get your free donut, but want an extra dozen to take home, may as well since you are there already.

Also this isn't completely unhealthy if you walk down to Krispy Kreme everyday for your donut/coffee and then walk home. *lookin on the bright side*

 

[Aquavelvaman]

I would do it just for the coffee

 

[nomster]

They're banking on the fact that people will only use it once or twice a week.

And that they'll pick up a dozen for the office while they're there.

 

[bill gonorrhea]

And that they'll pick up a dozen for the office while they're there.

Dont you still get a free one anyways?

 

[nomster]

Dont you still get a free one anyways?

Yes, but they wouldn't stop there if it wasn't for the free one. They free donut brings them in, then they upsell

 

[Deleted member 81567]

Day 1.

 

[Vilam]

Best deal ever for a homeless dude.

 

[Stinkles]

Best deal ever for a homeless dude.

Ja. If I see a homeless near the Krispy Kreme here. i am buying him a card. Unless he's a Chinese midget homeless.

 

[wenis]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

You're not the only one. I like my donuts to actually taste like donuts. Not covered in a slab of frosting and oil.

 

[kamspy]

You're not the only one. I like my donuts to actually taste like donuts. Not covered in a slab of frosting and oil.

fuck that. these are doughnuts evolved. why we still got non krispy kremes?

 

[Boonoo]

You're not getting them fresh then my friend.

Oh, and fuck P90X dude.

Hey now, sound like you need some German potato soup.

 

[yukonrye]

Hmmm....I wonder if I could get the Dunkin Donuts down the road to price match this.

 

[Trojita]

said Doughnut Dan Brinton, franchisee for Krispy Kreme Arizona.

Is Doughnut his first name?

 

[slidewinder]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

I think they're bad. Way too sugary.

 

[The Technomancer]

The first and probably last time I ever wish I lived in Arizona

 

[aronnov reborn]

I can't be the only one who thinks that their donuts are just....okay.

You and me both. I've heard people say you have to eat them right when they're hot, but still. Were just donuts to me.

 

[aceface]

If Tim Horton's ever did this I would today be dead. Or at least George RR Martin-level fat.

 

[desertdroog]

Like:
White on rice.
Flies on shit.
In like sin.

I'm on this!

The mismanagement of the original Krispy Kreme AZ franchise was as hilarious as it was saddening.

 

[makingmusic476]

I thought you could get a free donut a day just by walking in the place. Do they no longer give out one glazed donut to every customer in line?

 

[DR3AM]

sign me uppppppppppp

 

[wenis]

fuck that. these are doughnuts evolved. why we still got non krispy kremes?

Sorry to tell ya, but you should have used an Everstone.