--- title: National Doughnut Day 2016 description: Regency Centers promotes doughnut retailers on National Doughnut (Donut) Day image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog-files/shutterstock_315546020-1.jpg --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # National Doughnut Day 2016 [Regency Centers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers) [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) June 3, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Today marks one of the most highly anticipated unique holidays in America, National Doughnut Day! This beautiful fried dessert dates back to the late 1800s where it was disputed who was the first to invent the doughnut, the Dutch or the Americans. Either way, our taste buds are thrilled it happened. This blog is devoted to the Regency Centers retailers celebrating this holiday. > Come bite into your FREE classic donut with the purchase of any beverage, today, 6/3! [#NationalDonutDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalDonutDay?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/ZjsSbVysUJ](https://t.co/ZjsSbVysUJ) > > — Dunkin' Donuts (@DunkinDonuts) [June 3, 2016](https://twitter.com/DunkinDonuts/status/738747076406878208) > Feel the love on [#NationalDoughnutDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalDoughnutDay?src=hash)! A FREE doughnut of your choice, June 3 only in US/Can [https://t.co/hkhjHI3XoX](https://t.co/hkhjHI3XoX) [pic.twitter.com/er7ZjXlBnm](https://t.co/er7ZjXlBnm) > > — krispykreme (@krispykreme) [May 20, 2016](https://twitter.com/krispykreme/status/733655676187250688) > [#NationalDonutDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NationalDonutDay?src=hash) is finally here! Come celebrate with us and your favorite donut! [pic.twitter.com/Xea8WJQiOH](https://t.co/Xea8WJQiOH) > > — Yum Yum Donuts (@YumYum\_Donuts) [June 3, 2016](https://twitter.com/YumYum_Donuts/status/738754532751114241) ***Regency History:** Regency’s doughnut tradition started more than 25 years ago in Jacksonville, FL, *when former CFO Bruce Johnson* brought a dozen doughnuts in every Friday to say thank you to the staff. The tradition has continued and every Friday, executives [Lisa Palmer](http://www.regencycenters.com/company_information/team_leader_details.php?id=9308&group=executive-committee#.V1Gem7fkb8g) and [Patrick Johnson](http://www.regencycenters.com/company_information/team_leader_details.php?id=1236&group=officers#.V1GevLfkb8g) delight the office with a little TGIF cheer by placing two-dozen doughnuts out for all to enjoy.* ***Regency Fact:** It is always a surprise what doughnuts will be offered on Fridays. Today  Regency enjoyed [Dunkin’ Donuts](https://www.dunkindonuts.com/dunkindonuts/en.html). There are more than a baker’s dozen in Regency’s portfolio, stretching along the east coast from Florida to the Northeast.* > ![Lisa Palmer headshot](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Headshots/PalmerLisa.jpg?width=149&name=PalmerLisa.jpg)I was proud to be passed the doughnut tradition torch once Bruce retired from Regency,” said Lisa Palmer, President and Chief Financial Officer. "We are defined by our people and having a best-in-class portfolio. This tradition has provided a way to combine the two, thanking our employees for their hardwork by offering treats from our retailers. Feel free to click through and find out more, and share your doughnut day stories in the comment section below. #RetailerTherapy ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Sep 26 New Dunkin' Rebrand Drops the 'Donuts'](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/dunkin-drops-the-donuts-with-new-name-rebrand) [Aug 07 See Regency's Boca & Miami Teams Volunteer Efforts with Pack-A-Sack](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/boca-miami-teams-volunteer-with-pack-a-sack) [May 29 Springtime Family Festivities: Connecting at The Grove](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/springtime-festivities-for-the-whole-family-connecting-at-the-grove) [Jan 23 The Shops at Stone Bridge Takes Shape With Exciting New Retailers](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-shops-at-stone-bridge-takes-shape-with-exciting-new-retailers) [Dec 05 Tatte Bakery & Café Opens at Regency’s Westbard Square](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/tatte-bakery-café-opens-at-regencys-westbard-square) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com/) - [News](http://investors.regencycenters.com/news-releases) - [Fresh Look](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/fresh-look) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) [Find a Property](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) [Leasing Agent](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) ![Reg Listed NYSE](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog2018/images/stock-ticker.svg) [Regency Centers Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Twitter](https://twitter.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/regencycenters/) [Regency Centers LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/regency-centers/) MEMBER **S&P 500** Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. ©2026 Regency Centers [Terms of Service](https://www.regencycenters.com/terms-of-service) [Privacy Policy](https://www.regencycenters.com/privacy-policy) Cookie Settings ![Quantcast](https://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-XHwFJLhjBpfmt.gif) ![](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog-files/shutterstock_315546020-1.jpg) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Regency Centers", "url" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/regency-centers" }, "dateModified" : "2025-01-07T20:01:03.086Z", "datePublished" : "2016-06-03T18:42:51.000Z", "headline" : "National Doughnut Day 2016", "image" : [ "https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog-files/shutterstock_315546020-1.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/national-doughnut-day-2016", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4081/img/vast.png" }, "name" : "Regency Centers" } } ```