Your Free Donut Fix Just Got More Expensive: What National Donut Day Means for Your Wallet This Year
National Donut Day is officially here, and while chain stores are rolling out their annual freebies and deals, your daily morning pastry habit is costing you more than ever. According to new data, the average price of a single donut has jumped by 8% in the last year—and that's before you account for the "deal trap." On National Donut Day, you might score a free glazed treat if you buy a drink, but that coffee or milk is now pushing $4 at some shops. The real hit? If you aren't careful, you'll walk out spending more on a "free" donut than you would on a regular dozen. To save real cash, skip the upsell drinks, grab your freebie, and walk out the door—or your wallet is the one getting fried.