Opening Date for Krispy Kreme in Homewood Just One Week Away

HOMEWOOD, IL — Local Krispy Kreme fans have a little something sweet to look forward to next month.

The doughnut chain recently announced it will soon debut its newest storefront at 17815 S. Halsted Street in Homewood, with opening set for Jan. 10, 2017.

The first dozen customers will receive a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every week for a year, while customers 13 through 100 will receive a free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts every month for a year, NBC reports.

Customers can wait it out in a heated tent for their chance at a free dozen on Jan. 9, after taking a number. They'll have to stay in line until doors officially open on Jan. 10 at 6 a.m.

“We are excited to join the Homewood community with our first Krispy Kreme Chicagoland location,” Carlos Larcada, President of Chicagoland Restaurants, LLC told NBC. “We’re ready to turn on our Hot Light and serve up hot, fresh Krispy Kreme favorites.”

The Homewood location will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., as well as offering a 24-hour drive-thru.]

Photo courtesy of KrispyKreme.com