Warm doughnuts, long lines at Krispy Kreme’s Santa Maria grand opening

The wait is finally over! Krispy Kreme has opened it's doors in Santa Maria.

Long lines both at the door and drive-thru welcomed the grand opening at along Bradley Road. Door opened and the "Hot Now" sign was turned on at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Dozens of people walked away with not one, but at least two boxes of a dozen doughnuts. A special giveaway is happening today too. "Celebration Dozens" are going to 120 random people. Ticket winners will receive a free dozen doughnuts every month for a year!

Krispy Kreme is the latest brandname to be added to the area around Betteravia Road and Highway 101. The new store is located at 2224 South Bradley Road.