For career changers and multi-unit owners, Shipley Donuts is one of the hottest donut franchises around. With a high-quality product and simple, proven business model that drives a strong AUV, franchise owners can start and grow with a brand that makes life delicious.

Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Donuts is the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade 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. 142 on the Technomic 2026 Top 500. For franchising information, visit ownashipleydonuts.com.

Today, Shipley Donuts is a fast-growing QSR franchise brand with over 390 locations and counting, with high-quality products, a legendary brand and amazing potential. Shipley Donuts is a beloved brand with 90 years of category experience and helps you make life delicious by offering:

• Support for your entire franchise journey, from training to opening day and beyond
• Flexible store designs to fit your desired market
• Expert marketing to help you get the word out
• Access to preferred vendor relationships
• Sweet and savory varieties of donuts, pastries, and kolaches made fresh daily

The average shop has 20% EBITDA** with the top 50% of locations enjoying a $1.2M AUV.* Join a thriving brand with 100+ store commitments and 23 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth.
*Top 50% Performing Shops Average Net Sales (304 shops) - Average Net Sales. **EBITDA (12 Company-owned shops). Information provided in 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) - Version Dated April 30, 2025