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title: "Shipley Donuts grows footprint with 9-shop franchise deals in Q2"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e17de227-e41c-4c5f-ace5-4b0c3ceb966f
source: "FastCasual"
original_url: https://www.fastcasual.com/news/shipley-donuts-grows-footprint-with-9-shop-franchise-deals-in-q2/
category: "Bakery & breakfast"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Bakery & breakfast"
published: 2026-07-31T10:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:17:49.714Z
image: https://nmgprod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/file/cb/9a/958c15f39952ed1ed65b0eac70de/cover_image__9PWaNSLH__Shipley_Donuts_Interior_1.jpg
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# Shipley Donuts grows footprint with 9-shop franchise deals in Q2

**TL;DR:** Shipley Donuts signed franchise agreements for nine new locations in Q2, expanding into new markets including Ocala, Florida, and Charleston, South Carolina. The chain also launched an online catering platform and opened new locations in several cities.

*originally published in FastCasual on 2026-07-31. [Read the original](https://www.fastcasual.com/news/shipley-donuts-grows-footprint-with-9-shop-franchise-deals-in-q2/).*

## Story

Shipley Donuts expanded its national presence during the first half of 2026, signing franchise agreements for nine shops, entering three new markets and launching an online catering platform.

During the second quarter, the Houston-based chain inked four franchise agreements, including its first nonprofit franchise partnership in South Dallas. Additional agreements will bring three shops to Cincinnati, Ohio, two to Raleigh, North Carolina, and three to Stillwater, Oklahoma.

The brand also opened its first location in El Paso, Texas, in March, followed by new-market openings in Bossier City, Louisiana, in May and Vienna, Virginia, in June. Shipley is preparing to celebrate its 90th anniversary in September.

The company also launched a dedicated online catering platform offering custom bundles, coffee and mini kolaches. Catering is available for pickup or delivery from more than 350 Shipley locations.

"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," CEO Flynn Dekker said in a press release.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- menu innovation (topic)
- FastCasual (publication)
- market expansion (topic)
- cincinnati (location)
- Raleigh (location)
- Shipley Donuts (company)
- Charleston, South Carolina (location)
- Flynn Dekker (person)
- El Paso, Texas (location)
- Bossier City, Louisiana (location)

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Originally reported by FastCasual (https://www.fastcasual.com/news/shipley-donuts-grows-footprint-with-9-shop-franchise-deals-in-q2/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e17de227-e41c-4c5f-ace5-4b0c3ceb966f).