Who is the ideal Shipley Donuts franchisee?

We’re looking for new Shipley Donut franchise owners who are dedicated to operational excellence and committed to customer service and product quality.You should have an entrepreneurial spirit as well as sales, marketing, restaurant, and/or retail experience. Previous business success and management experience are required. We’ve found that people with the following traits tend to make the best franchisees:

You’re a people personWe’re looking for candidates who love people as much as we do. Our franchisees are customer focused, friendly, and involved in their community.

You’re a leaderOur franchisees have strong leadership skills, setting an example and holding themselves accountable for the decisions they make. They are flexible, inclusive, and put honesty and integrity above all else.

You’re drivenYou won’t succeed unless you’re passionate about what you do. Shipley franchisees have a strong work ethic and are motivated, energetic, and goal oriented.

How much does a Shipley franchise cost?

The donut franchise segment has some of the lowest start-up costs in the QSR industry, and Shipley Donuts franchisees reap more financial rewards from their successful locations than they would likely see in many other QSR franchises.

ESTIMATED START-UP COSTS PER STORE:

$520-$856k

AVERAGE INITIAL INVESTMENT(includes equipment, working capital, and initial local budget)

$40K

FRANCHISE FEE(add $10K per additional commitment if signing a multi-shop development agreement)

3%

Marketing Fund(1% to the national ad fund, 2% spent locally)

5%

ROYALTY FEE

< 4 year

PAYBACK

Your path to franchise ownership

Follow these easy steps to join the Shipley family:

Initial InquirySubmit an inquiry.

Connect with Franchise Sales TeamTalk with a member of our franchise sales team to learn more about the brand and the franchise opportunity in your market(s) of interest.

Candidate Due DiligenceReview the FDD, complete a franchise ownership application, and conduct an in-depth review of the market(s) of interest.

Attend Discovery DayVisit our Houston Support Center to meet our leadership team, learn from our department leaders, and visit a local Shipley Do-Nut shop.

Franchise AwardedSign a Multi-Shop Development Agreement and/or Franchise Agreement for your first location.

Site Selection, Construction, TrainingWork hand-in-hand with our full-service real estate, construction, and new shop opening teams to go from signing your Franchise Agreement to opening your first shop.

Grand OpeningCoordinate with our local shop marketing team to create a grand opening plan to build community awareness as you open the doors of your first Shipley Donuts shop.

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