Article Source: Franchise Times Donut and kolache concept Shipley Donuts had a busy 2025, moving under new ownership while adding 35 units to its 385-plus unit count. Chief Marketing Officer Bill Leibengood is bringing his data-forward perspective to Shipley in hopes of advancing the brand’s nationwide presence. Bill Leibengood’s approach to marketing efforts is driven …

Article Source: Hospitality Tech In the five years since Shipley Donuts began investing in technology, the brand has gone from having virtually no digital systems to a fully cloud-native tech ecosystem that now drives major business results. When Kerry Leo joined as VP of Technology in 2020, Shipley had minimal digital infrastructure. The company built …

Source: Franchise Times Debuting a brand in new markets can be tricky. Selling donuts makes it a bit easier. Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts has 370 units in 12 states, predominantly in the South and Southeast regions. The donut concept has its sights set on expanding out east. The company is making its debut in two states this year, …

Source: Franchising.com Fast-growing brand’s 30-shop development deal will open locations within 12 months February 28, 2025 // Franchising.com // HOUSTON — Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest donut and kolache brands, will expand its national footprint with a 30-unit development deal that will bring the brand to New Mexico and the Miami-Dade area of Florida, …

Source: QSR Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s oldest and fastest-growing donut brands, wrapped 2024 with record-breaking growth and innovation, setting new benchmarks across development, new product introductions and franchise expansion. Shipley closed 2024 with its 16th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth, partially driven by record-high digital sales. The brand also grew its …

Source: Nation’s Restaurant News Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing donut brands, will expand its presence in Florida and Tennessee under a 22-unit franchise agreement with the hospitality arm of private investment platform Virentes Partners Group. Virentes operates multiple franchise brands through its subsidiary, Virentes Hospitality. Its development agreement with Shipley is the …