June 5 is free donut day at Krispy Kreme

We had Krispy Kreme try and establish a foothold in the western New York area, but after a strong initial showing, they petered out to nothing. Every Krispy Kreme that sprang up is now an empty storefront.

nutty mentioned that Dunkin Donuts has a firm grip on the donut market in the Northeast, and that may be true in other regions, but around here it's all Tim Horton's.

I think Krispy Kreme failed because they didn't succeed in marketing anything but donuts. You can buy donuts at Tim Horton's, and even the few Dunkins around here. But besides donuts, you can get really good coffee, sandwiches, muffins and bagels at all Tim Horton's - something Krispy Kreme lacked. Krispy Kreme also had a reputation for being extremely fattening, while Tim Horton's offers low-calorie donuts made with less artery-clogging oils.

So while it would've been nice to grab a free glazed, it probably would've sat in my stomach like a lead weight had it come from Krispy Kreme. Whereas a box of Timbits doesn't weigh you down as much.

I am, however, up for some free ice cream at the Friendly's at the end of my street tomorrow. I have no concrete plans, so might as well.

Jam it back in, in the dark.