Krispy Kreme Is Rolling Out ‘Friends’-Themed Doughnuts. But You Probably Can’t Get Any

Krispy Kreme’s newest doughnuts commemorate the 30th anniversary of the sitcom “Friends.” However, despite the show being set in New York, the doughnuts are not available for purchase in New York or anywhere in the United States. The new flavors are exclusively available in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The decision has irritated fans of the show (and the doughy sweets), with social media flooded with comments ranging from annoyed to outraged. “Friends” was produced by Warner Bros., CNN’s parent company.

The controversy highlights how these promotional items may attract extra attention and publicity to businesses, particularly because Krispy Kreme stated in a recent earnings call that the doughnut maker is attempting to keep its brand fresh for consumers.

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Krispy Kreme Is Rolling Out ‘Friends’-Themed Doughnuts. But You Probably Can’t Get Any

“We’re constantly innovating, constantly bringing excitement to the brand, and we’re fresh, fresh daily,” CEO Josh Charlesworth said during a first-quarter earnings call in May, according to a FactSet transcript. He said that special doughnuts, such as the new “Friends” varieties, helped attract customers to stores, as did Valentine’s Day and eclipse-themed promotions.

However, people had a few words for Krispy Kreme on that score.

“This is where I am just bewildered by the decision-making process,” one user wrote on “Snackolator”‘s” Instagram post on the release. “Friends was a huge US show (I know it is big internationally as well, but come on), yet this is a UK thing.” CNN reached out to the commenter but has yet to receive a response.

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Krispy Kreme Is Rolling Out ‘Friends’-Themed Doughnuts. But You Probably Can’t Get Any

Fans of Krispy Kreme’s Instagram account have even commented on images unrelated to the “Friends” promotion. One admirer, @moniica__garcia, left a comment on a post promoting new doughnut hole varieties in the United States. “Are we going to receive Friends donuts in the US? Plenty of Friends lovers here would want to spend their money.

Another Instagram user, Ashley Smith, remarked on a separate unrelated photo, “Why are friends donuts only available in the UK?! We’d love to have them here, too!”

The doughnut assortment includes “Friends,” a chocolate-glazed doughnut topped with an image of the fountain from the show’s opening titles. “Trifle” is a strawberry and custard-filled doughnut based on a 1999 episode about a botched dessert.

“How You Doin?” evokes Monica Geller’s (Courtney Cox) prominent front door. Then there’s “We were on a Coffee Break,” a caffe latte-flavored doughnut featuring the “Central Perk” cafe logo. It recalls Ross Geller’s (David Schwimmer) defense to Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston) of his brief affair with a female at the copy shop.

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Krispy Kreme Is Rolling Out ‘Friends’-Themed Doughnuts. But You Probably Can’t Get Any

Krispy Kreme has introduced its line of US-exclusive doughnuts, including its most recent collaboration with singer Dolly Parton, the Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection, released in May.

A Krispy Kreme spokeswoman declined to comment on whether the “Friends” partnership will be available in the United States, telling CNN there was “nothing additional to share at this time.”

SOURCE – (CNN)