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A Shipley Do-Nuts franchise drives a $1.2M AUV*

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*For the top 50% of locations
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Delicious Financials

The top 50% of our locations enjoy a $1.2M AUV* and have a 20% EBITDA.**
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Sweet System

A simple-to-run business model sets you up for success.
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Tasty Menu

From sweet to savory, freshly made products drive sales throughout the day.
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Rising Opportunity

A legendary brand in a high-demand category that’s poised for strong growth: 190+ locations under commitment.
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High-quality products. Legendary brand. 
Amazing potential.

Shipley Do-Nuts is a beloved brand with over 85 years of category experience. 
We offer:

  • Sweet and savory varieties of donuts, pastries, and kolaches made fresh daily
  • Support for your entire franchise journey, from training to opening day and beyond
  • Flexible store designs to fit your desired market
  • Expert marketing to help you get the word out
  • Access to preferred vendor relationships

…and so much more. Now is the perfect time to invest in Shipley Do-Nuts.

“I believe this brand is going to evolve into one of the largest donut brands in the world.”

Angie Silva

Multi-Unit Franchise Owner

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Check out our numbers

As part of the donut franchise segment, Shipley has some of the lowest start-up costs per store (excluding real estate) in the QSR industry.

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Too many Shipley Do-Nuts? There’s no such thing.

Multi-unit franchising is our strategy for growth, and we’re seeking candidates with the ability to develop three or more stores. A streamlined operating system and flexible real estate options help our multi-unit owners maximize their return on investment. Expand your portfolio with our fast-growing donut QSR franchise brand.

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Broader Market Presence

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Shipley Do-Nuts Appoints Laurie Curtis as Marketing VP

Source: QSR 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

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Shipley Do-Nuts Expands into Florida and Tennessee

Source: Nation’s Restaurant News Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing donut brands, 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

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Shipley Do-Nuts Reports Sustained Growth and Expansion

Source: FastCasual.com Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts posted 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 as senior vice president of marketing, brings over 25 years of national brand marketing experience to the executive leadership team.

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Louisiana

We currently have the following markets available:
  • Bossier City
  • Broussard
  • Chalmette
  • Hammond
  • Houma
  • Kenner
  • Lafayette
  • Lake Charles
  • Laplace
  • Metairie
  • Monroe
  • New Iberia
  • New Orleans
  • Prairieville
  • Ruston
  • Shenandoah
  • Shreveport
  • Slidell
  • Terrytown
  • Zachary

Don’t worry if your market isn’t listed! Contact us to get a full list of available territories.

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