Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest donut and kolache brands, plans to expand its national footprint with a 30-unit development deal that will bring the brand to New Mexico and the Miami-Dade area of Florida, both new markets for Shipley. This follows the recent new opening in Concord, N.C. — marking the first Shipley in the state of North Carolina.
Existing Shipley franchisee Vik Agrawal will bring 10 shops to Sandoval, Santa Fe, Bernalillo, Valencia, Torrance, Socorro, Lincoln, De Baca, Guadalupe and San Miguel counties in New Mexico and 20 shops to the Miami-Dade area. One shop is expected to open in each state in the next 12 months.
Shipley Do-Nuts opened its first North Carolina location in February at 31 Optical Ct. NW in Concord, just north of Charlotte. The store is locally owned by husband-and-wife team John and Lillian Brijeski.
“It’s a big responsibility to introduce a legacy brand to a new state, but we are confident Shipley’s variety of sweet and savory options will be a big hit throughout our community,” says Lillian Brijeski.
Shipley plans to grow its footprint in the Tar Heel State and currently has five additional Charlotte-area locations in its development pipeline. North Carolina is a priority market for the brand, which is actively recruiting franchisees for additional markets throughout the state, including Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
“Our expansion into North Carolina is a strategic step in our brand’s growth, allowing us to bring our signature donuts to a new community while strengthening our national presence,” says Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker.
Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts is one of the nation’s oldest and largest donut brands. Shipley has grown its footprint to over 370 locations in 13 states with its recent entry into North Carolina. It will open its first Virginia shop within the next several months and has franchise opportunities in 46 states. For more information, visit www.ownashipleydonuts.com.
SOURCE: Shipley Do-Nuts