Shipley Do-Nuts Franchise
This investment is dripping with potential! 340 locations in 12 states w/over 87+ years of proven success. The oldest & largest continually operating privately owned doughnut brand in the U.S!
$225,000
$40,000
366
1987
Houston,TX
Flynn Dekker
About Shipley Do-Nuts
Shipley Do-Nuts was founded in Houston, Texas in 1936 by Lawrence Shipley and today has over 340 locations open in 12 states in the U.S. Known for our cult-like following and fresh, made in-house products, we make a splash in the communities we serve. Not to mention, our industry is booming! More people than ever are eating at quick-service restaurants and bakeries like ours, and we’re exceptionally proud of how and why we stand out in a crowded field. With over 60 varieties of do-nuts, pastries, kolaches, and coffee to choose from, we make life delicious!
*Franchisees are required to spend a minimum of 3% of gross sales towards advertising and promoting their shop. Ad Fund of 1% beginning on October 1, 2023
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
366
24
$928,180
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$40,000
5.0%
Gross Sales
1.0%
Gross Sales
Why Choose Shipley Do-Nuts?
Proven Success - We have 87+ years of success in the QSR industry. Named Entrepreneurs #1 in the Doughnut category two years in a row and recognized by Fast Casual as one of the 2023 top 100 Movers and Shakers in the franchise industry
Training and Support - Our franchisees are supported by a strong executive, operations, and marketing team.
Demand - The U.S. breakfast market was valued at approximately $11.1 Billion in 2022!
Low Investment -Average all-in cost for Shipley Do-Nuts range from $655,000 - $1,339,000.
Quality - Our products are made in-house fresh daily. Our donuts and kolaches are simply delicious!
Variety - We offer a best-in-class product with over 60 varieties of tasty do-nuts and superior kolaches and coffees, keeping our loyal customers coming back for more.
Brand Recognition- We’re a powerful brand name in Texas as well as surrounding states and are growing every year.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$655,000 - $1,339,500
$750,000
$225,000
Training & Support
Real Estate Site Selection
Construction Project Management
- Project Manager is assigned to assist in ordering the following: Furniture, Fixtures, Color Schemes, Equipment, POS, Displays, etc.
Pre-Opening Support
- Operations, Inventory, Distribution, Staffing, Bookkeeping, Marketing, and much more!
On-going Operational Support
- Franchise Business Consultant is assigned to each store to assist in operational support for the length of the relationship with the franchise.
History
It was 1936, at the end of the Great Depression, when Shipley Do-Nuts owner, Lawrence Shipley, hit upon a delicious idea: a gourmet do-nut so tasty it would withstand the test of time. Cut by hand and served hot throughout the day, Shipley Do-nuts were five cents a dozen and only available wholesale. But within four short years, they proved so popular that Lawrence began offering his wholesome baked treats to the public.
Life became much busier for the family, and while Lawrence was away on his selling routes, his wife, Lillian, would stay home filling orders, baking from her humble kitchen with their infant son, Lawrence Jr., balanced on her knee. Lawrence Jr. would work in the family business his entire life, continuing his father’s vision and turning Shipley Do-Nuts into the successful business it is today. During his involvement, he expanded the menu to include our delicious kolaches and grew the company to more than 190 stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Today, Shipley is home to over 340 locations, and we’re excited to keep growing!
Ideal Candidate
- Infrastructure and financial resources required for business development
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to hire and retain employees
- Passion for the brand and the product you are selling
- Motivation to be successful and desire to grow
- Engaged in the business as a franchise owner or have a dedicated operations partner
- Understanding of franchising and ability to work within a proven system
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