Shipley Donuts Achieves 18th Consecutive Quarter of Positive Sales Growth

The company’s strategic growth introduced Shipley to Virginia with its June opening in Lynchburg, increasing the brand’s footprint to 14 states. The brand also inked a deal in Q2 to open its first Missouri location, which will bring the world’s greatest donuts to Branson by early 2026.

“Shipley Donuts continues to prove that quality products are the foundation of consistent success and strong new market entries,” said Flynn Dekker, CEO of Shipley Donuts. “Eighteen consecutive quarters of positive growth is a testament to the strength of our brand and the dedication of our franchise partners who are bringing Shipley’s iconic taste to communities across America.”

Shipley is on track to open a record-setting 40-plus new shops by the end of 2025. Ten of these are slated to open in Q3, including a new flagship location in Nashville’s high-profile Nashville Yards development. Additionally, the brand has more than 200 units in its development pipeline.

The brand’s expansion builds upon momentum established in Q1 2025, during which Shipley opened its first North Carolina location and signed a 30-unit development agreement to enter New Mexico and South Florida.

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Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Donuts is the nation’s largest brand of handmade fresh daily donuts and kolaches, with more than 375 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 14 states, serving up its famous donuts, coffee and kolaches to generations of guests. Shipley is ranked No. 121 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® 2025 list and No.

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