Krispy Kreme offers a free donut a day all year long to its vaccinated customers

This commercial practice would certainly not receive the same welcome in France. In all its restaurants located in the United States, the Krispy Kreme donut shop is now offering a free donut every day of the year upon presentation of a Covid-19 vaccination card. Customers interested in this offer can take advantage of it after receiving at least one shot of the Covid-19 vaccines and are not required to purchase another product in the store to claim their free donut. This promotional campaign began on Monday, March 22, and will run through the end of 2021, as reported by our brethren at Slate.

We'd like to show sweet support to those who have received the COVID-19 Vaccine. Starting today, bring your Vaccine Card to a Krispy Kreme shop and get 1 FREE Original Glazed doughnut. No chance to get your Vaccine? This will run thru end of 2021. Info at https://t.co/gWnWhXOKKq pic.twitter.com/UqmDLne5E9

- Krispy Kreme (@krispykreme) March 22, 2021

This promotional campaign, which would certainly have caused a wave of indignation in France, is not unanimous in the United States either. Many Internet users have reacted on social networks by pointing out the harmful effects of a daily consumption of donut on health, and the fact that people suffering from obesity are more seriously affected by Covid-19.

In order to avoid angering those who choose not to be vaccinated, Krispy Kreme has also expanded its offer for a short time. Every Monday between March 29 and May 24, those who have not been vaccinated will be able to enjoy a free donut and coffee at the store. However, the company is promoting the vaccination of its employees by encouraging them to be vaccinated in exchange for four hours of paid leave, in line with the promotion of vaccination adopted by more and more companies across the Atlantic towards their employees.