Shipley Donuts said it has six multiunit development agreements underway in the third quarter, covering 30 locations across five states. The agreements extend the Houston-founded chain’s reach in the Midwest and other markets as it approaches its 90th year.
The Q3 markets span Michigan, Indiana, Georgia, Texas and Florida. A July franchise agreement for 15 locations in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties in Metro Detroit accounts for half of the 30 locations cited for the quarter; the first restaurant under that deal is expected to open late in the first quarter of 2027. In Indiana, a partner has signed for three locations in Indianapolis.
Shipley also said the quarter’s remaining agreements will bring restaurants to Atlanta; Rockwall and El Paso, Texas; Dallas-Fort Worth; and Indian River and St. Lucie counties in Florida. Separately, the company noted an Ohio development agreement signed in the second quarter of 2026. The announcement did not include a full opening schedule for all 30 locations.
CEO Flynn Dekker said Shipley, founded in Houston in 1936, is marking its 90th birthday and growing “from a Texas Treasure into a national brand.” He said the company remains focused on handcrafting fresh donuts, kolaches and coffee every day and bringing that experience to new communities.