On the occasion of the U.S. Election Day, Krispy Kreme has decided to sweeten the day a little more by giving away a free Original Glazed doughnut. This is their attempt to appreciate democracy and help people to take part. You can go into any participating Krispy Kreme outlet and make a doughnut with the awesome news that it is free for all who come on that important day. As per the words of Dave Skena, Global CBO of Krispy Kreme, the organization attempts to respect the day by trying to make people happy whenever they are performing their responsibilities. Besides the doughnut, and whilst stocks last, some stores will also stick “I Voted” stickers onto customers. Do not worry if you are attending without evidence that you have voted or attendance proof – it is a vote-no- proof policy at Krispy Kreme. Just come and they will give you a doughnut as well as a sticker but only to one per person.
And on top of that, if you happen to be in a Halloween mood, Krispy Kreme is also hosting yet another interesting campaign. On Halloween day, any person who attends a Krispy Kreme outlet wearing a costume may be treated to a free Original Glazed doughnut. It is also a chance to get a dessert and enjoy the festivities. And let’s not forget that this famous American doughnut company, which was founded in the city of Charlotte, North Carolina, has expanded to four located in forty countries around the world and specializes in these community interactive activities.
Krispy Kreme’s Election Day gesture is part of a broader trend among brands, many of whom are also offering incentives and discounts to encourage participation in the voting process. For example, Uber and Lyft are both reducing transportation costs to help voters reach their polling places. On November 5, Uber will feature a “Go Vote” banner on its app, allowing users to book rides to their voting locations at a 50% discount. The company is even promoting a special discount on Uber Eats orders placed after 6 p.m. on Election Night, offering 25% off as a way to wrap up the day. Lyft users can also take advantage of a 50% ride discount by entering the code VOTE24. Lyft’s Chief Policy Officer, Jerry Golden, expressed the company’s commitment to reducing transportation barriers to voting, emphasizing that everyone should be able to vote regardless of income or location.
If it’s the car rentals that you are looking for so that you can reach the polls, then do not worry for even Hertz has something for its clients. They are giving one free rental day to customers renting a car for two days on or before the elections day. To avail themselves of the offer, renters just have to book a car using this reservation code 211636. The Executive Vice President of North America Operations at Hertz – Henry Kuykendall says that this promotion is indicative of Hertz’s commitment in ensuring that all voters’ needs are met in terms of available transportation. Whereas it is understood that many voters may find it difficult to travel to the polls – Hertz’s strategy is to use its existing national network to facilitate this.
A few other restaurant chains also try to pitch in and make the Election Day all the more fun. Johnny Rockets is giving away free milkshakes to customers who wear “I Voted” stickers after purchasing something from the restaurant. While at Yogurtland, i voted stickers can be presented to receive a 15% discount on any purchase. It is fashionable today to use the excitement of Election Day and offer inexpensive and easy-to-execute gestures to customers who have taken the trouble to turn out and vote.
The strides made by these organisations showcase how businesses all over the country are pitching in to enhance the electoral processes in their own respective ways. Be it enlisting for a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme, getting a ride at a discounted fee using taxis like Uber and Lyft or getting a free ready-to-eat food from a staunched supporting restaurant, all these efforts around the time around the elections help to build a community feeling. They spice things up and make the day – which may be busy or even stressful – a bit more pleasant. Generally, these offers remind people of the significance of election and that one must make themselves heard to shape what they want the future to be. Which brings us to the point: that whether one is a ‘first-time bull’ or a decade-long history of voting, there are such sweeteners, discounts and ‘shot gun rides’ to laze out the day and increase fun.
