Who is the ideal Shipley Do-Nuts franchisee?
We’re looking for existing franchise owners who are dedicated to operational excellence and committed to customer service and product quality. You should have an entrepreneurial spirit as well as sales, marketing, restaurant, and/or retail experience. Previous business ownership or quick service restaurant (QSR) experience is required. We’ve found that people with the following traits tend to make the best franchisees:
You’re a people person
We’re looking for candidates who love people as much as we do. Our franchisees are customer focused, friendly, and involved in their community.
You’re a leader
Our franchisees have strong leadership skills, setting an example and holding themselves accountable for the decisions they make. They are flexible, inclusive, and put honesty and integrity above all else.
You’re driven
You won’t succeed unless you’re passionate about what you do. Shipley franchisees have a strong work ethic and are motivated, energetic, and goal oriented.
How much does a Shipley franchise cost?
The donut franchise segment has some of the lowest start-up costs in the QSR industry, and Shipley Do-Nuts franchisees reap more financial rewards from their successful locations than they would likely see in many other QSR franchises.
Estimated start-up costs per store:
(includes equipment, working capital, and initial local budget)
(add $10K per additional commitment if signing a multi-shop development agreement)
(1% to the national ad fund, 2% spent locally)
“I would definitely invest in Shipley all over again if I had to go back. I would just do it sooner than later.”
Aman Dhuka
Multi-Unit Franchise Owner
It’s hard to stop at just one
Experienced QSR owners know a good thing when they see it. If you’re ready to grow your portfolio with an established brand that has wide appeal and is primed for growth, you’ve found it. Shipley Do-Nuts offers the quality and convenience that consumers are seeking in one delicious bite. We’re looking for franchise candidates with the ability to develop three or more stores to help us expand across the country. A multi-unit partnership with us offers:
Quicker growth
The more locations you open, the better access you’ll have to capital, giving you the opportunity to step away from day-to-day operations and prepare staff to run your business, so you can focus on growth.
Shared resources
As a multi-unit owner, you can share staff members between locations and benefit from sharing expenses, like marketing costs, between your stores.
Better bottom line
The more locations you own, the more income potential you have. Having multiple locations also allows you to spread out your financial risk during tighter economic times.
Your path to franchise ownership
Follow these easy steps to join the Shipley family:
- Initial Inquiry Submit an inquiry
- Connect with Franchise Sales team Talk with a member of our franchise sales team to learn more about the brand and the franchise opportunity in your market(s) of interest
- Candidate Due Diligence Review the FDD, Complete a franchise ownership application, and conduct an in-depth review of the market(s) of interest
- Attend Discovery Day Visit our Houston Support Center to meet our leadership team, learn from our department leaders and visit a local Shipley Do-Nut shop
- Franchise Awarded Sign a Multi-Shop Development Agreement and/or Franchise Agreement for your first location
- Site selection, Construction, Training Work hand-in-hand with our full-service real estate, construction and new shop opening teams to go from signing your Franchise Agreement to opening your first shop
- Grand Opening Coordinate with our local shop marketing team to create a grand opening plan to build community awareness as you open the doors of your first Shipley Do-Nuts shop
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