Your Free Donut This National Donut Day Will Cost You More In The Long Run
Yes, you heard that right. While chains like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ are handing out free glazed goodies tomorrow for National Donut Day, the real cost is hitting your wallet harder than ever. Inflation has driven the price of ingredients up by over 12% this year, meaning that "free" donut is actually just a marketing trick to get you in the door for a $5 coffee and a $3 surcharge on your breakfast combo. And if you think the gas to drive there is cheap? Think again. Plus, with many stores shrinking the size of their pastries (hello, shrinkflation), you’re getting less dough for your dollar. Before you rush out to score a free treat, remember: the three-dollar latte you’ll inevitably buy is funding next year’s price hikes. Your best bet? Grab the free donut, skip the overpriced drink, and walk out before you’re suckered into the "National Donut Day" premium.