June 11, 2026 // Franchising.com // HOUSTON, TX — As Houston prepares to welcome soccer fans from around the globe this summer, Shipley Donuts is joining the celebration with limited-edition soccer-themed and team-colored donuts, available June 9 through July 4 at participating locations across the city.
More than 40 Shipley locations throughout the Houston area and one participating location in Dallas will offer festive donut boxes featuring soccer-inspired designs, giving fans a sweet way to celebrate the excitement surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event.
Guests can purchase themed half-dozen and dozen donut boxes featuring soccer ball donuts and other specialty designs inspired by the tournament, perfect for sharing and bringing to celebrations and watch parties. Individual donuts will also be available for purchase and designs may vary by location.
Founded in Houston in 1936, Shipley Donuts has been a part of Texas traditions for 90 years, serving handmade donuts, coffee and kolaches to generations of guests.
“There is no better city to welcome guests from every corner of the world than Houston, and there is no better place to taste what this city is all about than Shipley Donuts,” said Shipley Donuts Chief Operating Officer Matt Kafka. “Our franchisees across the city are ready to open their doors with warm smiles and even warmer donuts for every fan making memories here this summer. Shipley has been woven into the fabric of this city since 1936, and for anyone traveling to Houston for the matches, a stop at Shipley is not just a suggestion, it's a must.”
As one of Houston’s most recognizable homegrown brands, Shipley’s soccer-themed promotion offers visitors and locals alike a fun way to celebrate the international spirit of the summer while enjoying a longtime Texas favorite.
For a list of participating locations and additional information, visit www.shipleydonuts.com.
ABOUT SHIPLEY DONUTS
Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Donuts is the nation’s largest brand of handmade fresh daily donuts and kolaches, with more than 390 franchised and company-owned restaurants across 13 states, serving up its famous donuts, coffee and kolaches to generations of guests. Shipley is ranked No. 134 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® 2026 list and No. 1 in its category and is No. 147 on the Technomic 2025 Top 500. For franchising information, visit www.ownashipleydonuts.com. Follow Shipley on Instagram and Facebook @ShipleyDonuts and sign up for Shipley Rewards at shipleydonuts.com/rewards to unlock free donuts, discounted coffee, exclusive merchandise and more.
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