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Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts, kolaches and coffee, marked a strong first half of 2026 with continued franchise development, entry into new markets and a historic nonprofit partnership, alongside recognitions from leading industry trade publications
During the second quarter, Shipley signed four franchise agreements to develop nine shops, including its first nonprofit franchise partnership in South Dallas, building on Shipley’s nearly 90-year legacy of community impact. Additional agreements will bring three shops to Cincinnati, Ohio, with Kolache Co. LLC, two to Raleigh, North Carolina, with Plexus Raleigh LLC, and three to Stillwater, Oklahoma, with Dough Pokes LLC.
Growth in the first half of the year brought Shipley’s signature donuts and kolaches to even more communities with new shop openings. The brand opened its first shop in El Paso, Texas, in March, followed by two additional new market openings in Bossier City, Louisiana, in May and Vienna, Virginia, in June. With the second half of 2026 underway, Shipley continues to grow its national footprint as it prepares to celebrate its historic 90th anniversary in September.