What's the liklihood of MLP invading dougnut chains?

[ManaMinori 4,143]

Since I can't really name any candy shops (other than SEE's candy), and doughnut chains seem to be more plentiful- particularly around the U.S., I'd like to know if the community and target audience of pony fans would like something like this to be backed and organized by Hasbro. Chains such as Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Doughnuts, and others holding a one day or week long "Sugarcube Corner" type promotion event of some sort, in relation with Hasbro. Maybe, like Mc Donalds, they could have a set of collectable toys to purchase on their own, or when buying a limited edition Sugarcube Corner flavor of doughnut (it'd be great if different chains had different toys and doughnut flavors for the promotion) (I can only imagine what flavors Pinkie has to offer). Maybe photos with costumed MLP characters for the kiddies. Possibly even more!

 

How do you guys feel about such a thing?

[FizzyWind 64]

I mean if they sell other stuff it is likely as I have seen plenty of places like Starbucks and various unrelated stores sell something affiliated with mlp. I don’t think it would add much if some donut shop decided to also sell toys or merch.

[Kai-rouken 146]

51 minutes ago, Nightmare Muffin said:

Chains such as Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Doughnuts, and others holding a one day or week long "Sugarcube Corner" type promotion event of some sort, in relation with Hasbro. Maybe, like Mc Donalds, they could have a set of collectable toys to purchase on their own, or when buying a limited edition Sugarcube Corner flavor of doughnut (it'd be great if different chains had different toys and doughnut flavors for the promotion)

^That sounds wonderful! \(^o^)/ I just had some doughnuts for the first time in over 6 years the other day, and now I am in a doughnut obsessed state of mind! I would totally go for some unique new frosting flavors/ dough colorings for MLP: FiM integration. The event should last like 1 - 2 months imo. 

54 minutes ago, Nightmare Muffin said:

Maybe photos with costumed MLP characters for the kiddies. Possibly even more!

^Aahh, nooo! That would be totally creepy! Q.Q Keep those fursuits away from my precious American lolis, please! >.<

55 minutes ago, Nightmare Muffin said:

(I can only imagine what flavors Pinkie has to offer).

...... O_O; ......

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[cuteycindyhoney 13,283]

Donut Joe thinks that's a wonderful idea!

Edited June 11, 2018 by cuteycindyhoney

[Ganondorf8 11,118]

If Hasbro sees it as a potential means of making more money, I'm sure they would be willing to consider this option. Then again, none of us know what they are thinking about when it comes to earning money.

[Longhaul 6,470]

I could see Dunkin Donuts doing a theme week...different donut each day for different pony.  It probably won't happen, but it is something I can envision.  Krispy Kreme is possible, but not as likely as Dunkin.

And yeah, a little toy to go with each day's donut would be neat as well.

[King of Canterlot 9,588]

I think that would be pretty cool, though sadly I would more than likely miss out on all that due to not having any doughnut shops around where I live 

But still that would be pretty neat, maybe they could do a flavor set based off of the mane six, like a doughnut filled with rainbow cream for Rainbow Dash or a doughnut topped with all sorts of edible goodies for Pinkie Pie 

[Props Valroa 26,046]

I would say it's very unlikely to happen. Ever.

[Jeric 46,835]

Extremely unlikely. These sort of promotions are typically not seen in the US market. In fact the most obvious animated tie-in isn't pony and for decades fans of Simpsons have wanted this to happen 

Finally the pink doughnut

Sorry, they just don't do this in our market. They want to appear grown up and such. Blame Starbucks..

[Soren Peregrine 4,606]

In a better world where people aren't concerned about other people being childish, yes. In our world where people are assuming and quick to judge everything, no. Sadly it would not happen.

[Lunar Glow 674]

Hm. I think there are several wacky things out there that have potential to be poni-fied for profit, but donuts would probably be the least likely. It's hard to poni-fy a donut and be blatant about making it PONY, if that makes sense. I'm thinking birthday cakes and cookies are what we're rolling with for now  

[EpicEnergy 22,082]

That would be cool! I'd love to see it happen! 

Sadly, I don't believe it is likely to happen.

[Splashee 28,537]

I want Doughnuts now!

We don't have American doughnuts here.

Also, yea that would be cool!

[Savygriffs 5,022]

Well now I'm craving donuts.

 

Yeah that would be cool, but I don't know if it's 100% likely to happen though. ;-;