Shipley Donuts Targets Florida Growth at Ifa World Franchise Show

September 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // HOUSTON – Shipley Donuts will exhibit at the IFA World Franchise Show Sept. 25-26 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at the Broward County Convention Center, Stand 1616.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, attendees can meet the Shipley Donuts franchise development team to explore opportunities to grow the brand across Florida.

Founded in Houston in 1936, Shipley offers multiple varieties of fresh, handmade daily donuts, including its signature glazed donut, which is cut into its iconic hexagon shape, then carefully glazed to sweet perfection, plus kolaches, a savory, portable breakfast option with fillings like sausage, cheese and eggs baked inside. The brand is also rolling out a new coffee program with espresso-based drinks like the Glazed Latte, served hot or iced.

With nearly 400 locations across 13 states, Shipley Donuts is expanding its presence in the Sunshine State. It currently has three locations throughout the state serving the Orlando, Jacksonville and Clearwater markets, with more locations in development. The brand is currently seeking qualified franchise operators interested in available territories across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, and Orange counties.

“Florida offers the right mix of growing communities, strong consumer demand and experienced business owners who understand their local markets,” said Shipley Donuts Chief Development Officer Todd Brin. “At the IFA World Franchise Show, we look forward to meeting prospective franchisee candidates, sharing what has kept Shipley Donuts growing for 90 years and discussing how they can bring sweeter moments to communities across the state.”

Event attendees can speak directly with Shipley Donuts leaders about site selection, restaurant development and multi-unit growth opportunities. The team will also walk through Shipley’s robust operations, training and marketing support backed by nine decades of industry experience.

Fast-growing Shipley has earned national industry recognition, including a No. 77 ranking on the 2026 Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list in its third consecutive appearance. The company also ranked No. 142 on the 2026 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurants list, marking its second consecutive year on the list.

SOURCE Shipley Donuts

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