January 16, 2025Source: FastCasual.com Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts posted its 15th consecutive quarter of positive sales, growing unit count to 360 stores and adding restaurant industry marketing leader Laurie Curtis to its executive team. Curtis, who joined Shipley in September as senior vice president of marketing, brings over 25 years of national brand marketing experience to the executive leadership team. …
January 16, 2025Source: QSR If you had told 8-year-old Kaitlyn Venable she would one day lead the culinary team at a fast-growing legacy brand, she would have been shocked. Dining out was a rare treat in her childhood, but after her first taste of risotto at a fine-dining restaurant, she knew she wanted to be a chef. …
January 16, 2025Source: QSR The classic brand has bumped AUVs, profitability, and triggered innovation across the organization. Flynn Dekker has led Shipley Do-Nuts as CEO for about 16 months. But the former Bonchon exec, Wingstop CMO, and 30-plus-year industry vet, knows a headline point when he sees one. The Houston-based brand is approaching 88 years in business, …
January 16, 2025Source: Franchise Times In this column years ago, I talked about how I had two rules I taught years ago to my sons, Ben and Sam, now 36 and 31, respectively. No. 1: Timing is everything. No. 2, less is more. I gave them examples of when the rule should be applied: Don’t ask me …
January 15, 2025Source: QSR Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing donut brands, amped up growth through the first half of 2024, increasing its development pipeline by 33 percent, opening eight new stores and posting its 14th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales. Bolstered by an expanded development team, Shipley accelerated its rate of …
January 11, 2024Getting into the world of donut franchising is an exciting venture, but without continued operational support from your franchisor, you are unlikely to reach your full potential. Shipley Do-Nuts, a beloved name in the world of delicious, freshly made donuts and other delectable treats, offers not only a fantastic product but also an array of …