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There’s no such thing as too many Shipley Do‑Nuts

Delicious financials and irresistible products make Shipley the hottest, freshest donut franchise. We’re seeking candidates to help us grow by developing three or more stores. Our streamlined operations and flexible buildouts make it easier to maximize your ROI. And once you invest, you’ll discover that — like our donuts — it’s hard to stop at just one.


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We’re simply the best donut franchise in the box

Outstanding financials and year-over-year growth make us a top QSR franchise opportunity.

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Picking the best one is easy

There’s never been a better time to add this donut and coffee franchise to your portfolio.

Delicious Financials

The top 50% of our locations enjoy a $1.2M AUV* and have a 20% EBITDA.**

Sweet System

A simple-to-run business model sets you up for success.

Tasty Menu

From sweet to savory, freshly made products drive sales throughout the day.

Rising Opportunity

A legendary brand in a high-demand category that’s poised for strong growth: Over 375 locations and 200+ development commitments.

The hottest industry rising

Shipley Do-Nuts is an in-demand quick-service restaurant (QSR) concept, a category that’s slated to grow 6.5% worldwide by 2026. Customers love our tasty menu mix of donuts and kolaches that are all made fresh every day and served hot. With over 85 years of experience, we know what it takes to succeed. All of our franchisees receive both initial and ongoing training to help keep their business up and running in this fast-paced market segment.


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So many markets. So many places to grow your portfolio.

Now is the perfect time to claim your desired territory. Click on the map to view availability.

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Any space is a sweet fit

Our flexible store models and smaller square footage requirements mean more real estate options for your new Shipley Do-Nuts franchise. Choose from endcap, in-line, freestanding or nontraditional models.

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Beloved by industry insiders and customers too

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Entrepreneur Franchise 500
#1 in Category

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Who makes a good Shipley Do-Nuts franchisee?

We’re looking for people with an entrepreneurial spirit that have QSR experience and are ready to build three or more shops. You should be dedicated to operational excellence and committed to providing outstanding customer service and high-quality products. We’ve found that people with the following traits tend to make the best franchisees:


  • You love people
  • You’re a leader
  • You’re driven to succeed

Financially, you should have: 

  • $225K+ Liquid assets
  • $750K+ Net worth

Estimated start-up costs per store:


  • Franchise Fee: $40K
  • Average Initial Investment: $700K (per location)
  • Royalty Fee: 5%
  • Marketing Fund: 3% (1% to the national ad fund, 2% spent locally)

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