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Shipley Donuts opens 35 new shops in 2025, a 46% increase

Shipley Donuts ranked top donut franchise on 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500

Shipley Do-Nuts names Bill Leibengood as chief marketing officer, bringing 25 years of restaurant marketing experience.

Bringing more than 25 years of restaurant marketing and operations leadership to the Houston-based company, Leibengood previously served as chief marketing officer of Houlihan’s before stepping into the chief operating officer role.

Shipley Donuts opens 25 new shops in 2025, surpassing 2024's total.

Owned by franchisee group Virentes Hospitality, the 1,478-square-foot shop strategically positions the brand within the premium Nashville Yards development, surrounded by high-traffic business tenants along with music venues and restaurants.

Shipley Donuts launches cold brew donut for National Coffee Day

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm, announced the sale of Shipley Do-Nuts to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners.

Shipley Donuts expands to 14 states with 18th quarter of growth

Shipley Do-Nuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh made daily donuts and kolaches, is celebrating the grand re-opening of its Jacksonville shop, under new ownership, at 12667 Beach Blvd., #101,…

Shipley opened 10 new shops in Q1, up 150% over Q1 2024, including its first North Carolina shop, which experienced the most successful opening in recent history.

Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest donut and kolache brands, has opened its first North Carolina location at 31 Optical Ct.

Founded in 1936 in Houston, Shipley offers many varieties of fresh, handmade daily donuts, including its signature plain glazed, cut in the iconic Shipley hexagon shape, plus filled, iced and cake donuts, bear claws, kolaches, coffee and more.

Shipley Do-nuts adds 24 units, posts 16th quarter of positive sales

Shipley Do-Nuts offers free glazed donuts with coffee purchases on National Coffee Day.

Shipley Do-Nuts has celebrated its 88th birthday and launched a social giveaway of one dozen prizes.

Shipley Do-Nuts launches new Egg & Cheese kolaches, available at all 350-plus locations through September 30.

Shipley Do-Nuts accelerates growth with an expanded development team and 14 signed deals for 61 new locations throughout Texas.

Shipley Do-Nuts has posted a record-setting year in 2023, with a 6.3% increase in same-store sales, a store count topping 350, and the launch of a loyalty program.

Shipley Do-Nuts appointed Brad Reynolds as its new chief financial officer, supporting the brand’s growth and new unit expansion.

Shipley Do-Nuts gave away free medium coffee with purchase on National Coffee Day, September 29.

Shipley Do-Nuts launched its first-ever loyalty program, Do-Happy Rewards, at all 340-plus locations.

Shipley Do-Nuts is expanding into five new states, including Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Ohio, with a new incentive program for potential franchisees.

Shipley Do-Nuts appoints Flynn Dekker as its new CEO, bringing experience from global franchisors and restaurant chains.