Shipley Donuts Reports Strong First Half of 2026

Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts, kolaches and coffee, marked a strong first half of 2026 with continued franchise development, entry into new markets and a historic nonprofit partnership, alongside recognitions from leading industry trade publications.

During the second quarter, Shipley signed four franchise agreements to develop nine shops, including its first nonprofit franchise partnership in South Dallas, building on Shipley’s nearly 90-year legacy of community impact. Additional agreements will bring three shops to Cincinnati, Ohio, with Kolache Co. LLC, two to Raleigh, North Carolina, with Plexus Raleigh LLC, and three to Stillwater, Oklahoma, with Dough Pokes LLC.

Growth in the first half of the year brought Shipley’s signature donuts and kolaches to even more communities with new shop openings. The brand opened its first shop in El Paso, Texas, in March, followed by two additional new market openings in Bossier City, Louisiana, in May and Vienna, Virginia, in June. With the second half of 2026 underway, Shipley continues to grow its national footprint as it prepares to celebrate its historic 90th anniversary in September.

Menu innovation remained central to the guest experience in Q2 as Shipley launched a dedicated online catering platform, with easy ordering for any size of group or occasion, offering custom bundles, coffee and exclusive mini kolaches. The bite-sized kolaches were first introduced as a limited-time menu item in late Q1 and quickly earned a permanent spot on the catering menu, giving meeting planners, families and event hosts a convenient, savory option for group occasions. Shipley Donuts catering orders are now available for pickup or delivery at more than 350 Shipley locations.

Additionally, in Q2, the brand celebrated Mother’s Day with limited-time, all-new “MOM” letter-shaped donuts, giving guests a festive way to honor moms. In June, Shipley marked National Donut Month with the return of “Free Donut Fridays,” offering a free glazed donut with any purchase, along with a limited-edition Shipley hat earned by rewards members who completed a special June visit challenge.

“The first half of 2026 has been one of the strongest growth periods for Shipley Donuts, bringing together franchise development, thoughtful menu innovation and national recognition,” said Flynn Dekker, CEO of Shipley Donuts. “We’re especially proud of launching our first nonprofit franchise partnership, expanding into the Midwest and continuing to build momentum across the Southeast. These milestones reflect the strength of our leadership team’s strategic vision and our ability to connect with entrepreneurs nationwide.”