Chain: Shipley Do-Nuts

Shipley Do-Nuts to Expand in Florida and Tennessee with 22-Store Deal

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts will expand its presence in Florida and Tennessee under a 22-unit franchise agreement with the hospitality arm of private investment platform Virentes Partners Group.  Virentes operates multiple franchise brands through its subsidiary, Virentes Hospitality. Its development agreement with Shipley is the brand’s largest commitment inked in 2024. Founded in 1936 in Houston, […]

Marketing Leader Laurie Curtis Joins Shipley Do-Nuts’ Executive Team

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing donut brands, continued to gain momentum in the second half of the year, posting its 15th consecutive quarter of positive sales, growing unit count to 360 stores and adding restaurant industry marketing leader Laurie Curtis to its executive team.  Curtis, who joined Shipley in September […]

Shipley Do-Nuts to Celebrate National Coffee Day with Free Glazed Donuts

Some things are just meant to go together, like milk and cookies, movies and popcorn, and everyone’s favorite: coffee and donuts. That’s why Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest donut brands, will celebrate National Coffee Day on Sunday, Sept. 29, by giving away coffee’s best friend — a signature glazed donut — with […]

Shipley Do-Nuts Expands Pipeline by 33 Percent

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing donut brands, amped up growth through the first half of 2024, increasing its development pipeline by 33 percent, opening eight new stores and posting its 14th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales.  Bolstered by an expanded development team, Shipley accelerated its rate of store openings […]

Shipley Do-Nuts Lowering Costs, Raising AUVs for Franchisees

Shipley Do-Nuts released its latest Franchise Disclosure Document that outlines 23 percent lower investment costs and higher average unit volumes (AUVs) and EBITDA, demonstrating the growing brand’s continuing commitment to offering attractive franchise opportunities. The new FDD presents several key financial highlights that underscore the brand’s robust performance and appealing franchise proposition: Lower Investment Costs: […]

Shipley Do-Nuts Kicks Off 2024 with 14 Franchise Deals and Six Store Openings

Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and largest do-nut brands, continued its trend of positive same-store sales and bolstered its rapid growth trajectory with an expanded development team, 14 signed deals for 61 new locations throughout Texas and six shops opened so far in 2024.  Shipley’s development team, headed by Senior Vice President of […]

Shipley Do-Nuts Appoints Brad Reynolds CFO

Shipley Do-Nuts has appointed Brad Reynolds, a seasoned multi-unit restaurant executive who previously served as the CFO at Blaze Pizza and Smashburger, as its new chief financial officer. At Shipley, Reynolds will work with the executive team to help further grow the brand as Shipley experiences record sales and new unit growth. New VP of […]

Shipley Do-Nuts Launches First Loyalty Program

Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest do-nut brands, is offering guests sweet incentives with its first loyalty program, Do-Happy Rewards, at all 340-plus locations.  Everyone who joins the program will instantly be awarded two free signature glazed do-nuts. Do-Happy Rewards members earn five points for every $1 they spend to unlock rewards that range […]

Shipley Do-Nuts Releases Pumpkin Spice Lineup

Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and largest do-nut brands, celebrates the upcoming season with an all-new Pumpkin Spice lineup on its menu now through Nov. 30 at select locations.   Shipley’s fall assortment features delicious new Pumpkin Spice do-nut varieties that include something for every kind of do-nut lover – yeast or cake, […]

Shipley Do-Nuts Taps Opus to Improve Restaurant Training

Opus has partnered with Shipley Do-Nuts, a 340+ unit do-nut chain, to provide the company with its best-in-class training solution. Opus is a training platform designed to reach every frontline employee, so restaurants can increase workforce productivity quickly and seamlessly. Shipley Do-Nuts, a Houston, Texas-based chain that has been serving freshly-made do-nuts, kolaches, and coffee […]