Shipley Do-Nuts

$SDNHF500 #134
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBaked Goods: Doughnuts
Locations393
Franchisee Count426
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$516,512
Item 7 Midpoint$685,830
Item 7 High$855,147
Royalty Fees5% of previous week's Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open49
ParentSDC Holdco, LLC
PE / InvestorLevine Leichtman Capital Partners
Founded1957
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business69
Began Franchising1987
HQHouston, TX
Executives6
Main Phone(713) 869-4636
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 🔒
Franchisor

Shipley Franchise Company LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of retail shops that offer and sell donuts, kolaches, coffee and specialty drinks prepared on-site and related products and services under the Shipley Do-Nuts trademark.

Franchisees must procure and install a Computer and Point of Sale System as specified in the Manual, and maintain high-speed communications access. No proprietary software is currently required, but future requirements may arise.

Shipley Franchise Company LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of retail shops that offer and sell donuts, kolaches, coffee and specialty drinks prepared on-site and related products and services under the Shipley Do-Nuts trademark.

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