CANTON, MA - Dunkin' Donuts announced earlier this week a nationwide donut offer coinciding with National Donut Day on June 4, 2010, when it will offer every guest a free donut with the purchase of a beverage.

National Donut Day is held the first Friday of June each year and was founded by the Chicago Salvation Army in 1938, honoring the women who served donuts to World War I soldiers.

"Donuts have a special place in our country's history and culture, creating moments of genuine delight and bringing people together at home, work and at play," said John Costello, chief global customer and marketing officer at Dunkin' Brands. "To celebrate this American classic snack, we invite everyone to visit Dunkin' Donuts on National Donut Day to enjoy a free donut with any beverage purchase."

DD's offer is restricted to one per customer and applies to any of its donuts. Also on National Donut Day, the company will announce the winner of its second annual "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest, where consumers have entered to win a $12,000 grand prize and have their winning donut sold at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide.