Houston — Shipley Donuts has signed four multi-unit deals to expand its national footprint, including in Las Vegas, its westernmost location, plus multiple new locations in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and New Orleans.
Development plans include:
• Three shops in Las Vegas, marking the brand’s first Nevada locations
• Expansion of the brand’s Louisiana presence with five new shops in New Orleans
• Three new Atlanta-area shops in Alpharetta, Roswell and Sandy Springs
• Build-out of the brand’s Dallas-Fort Worth market with an agreement to open three additional shops throughout the area
“As we strengthen our presence in our thriving existing markets, we are strategically expanding into key high-growth markets from Nevada to Georgia, proving our ability to scale within and outside of our traditional footprint,” says Flynn Dekker, CEO of Shipley Donuts. “Each of our new franchisees brings the operational excellence, market knowledge and commitment to quality necessary to successfully grow the Shipley Donuts brand in these key metropolitan areas.
The brand opened a record 35 new shops in 2025, including locations in two new states — North Carolina and Virginia — plus shops in Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Donuts is the nation’s largest brand of handmade fresh daily donuts and kolaches, with more than 385 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 13 states. For franchising information, visit www.ownashipleydonuts.com.
SOURCE: Shipley Donuts