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Shipley Do-Nuts Rises and Shines: Doubling Store Openings and Expanding to New Markets in 2024

Friday 16th August, 2024
Shipley Do-Nuts Rises and Shines: Doubling Store Openings and Expanding to New Markets in 2024

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Shipley Do-Nuts Sets Sights on Aggressive Expansion and Innovative Products Following Impressive Growth Streak

  • Shipley Do-Nuts has seen remarkable growth in the first half of 2024, with a 33% increase in the development pipeline, 8 new store openings, and positive same-store sales for 14 consecutive quarters.
  • The company plans to double its store openings in the second half, expanding into Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia.
  • Updates to the Franchise Disclosure Document in Q2 emphasize lower investment costs, higher Average Unit Volumes, and projected EBITDA profitability of 18%-20%.
Shipley Do-Nuts has seen remarkable growth in the first half of 2024, with a 33% increase in the development pipeline, 8 new store openings, and positive same-store sales for 14 consecutive quarters. The company plans to double its store openings in the second half, expanding into Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia. Updates to the Franchise Disclosure Document in Q2 emphasize lower investment costs, higher Average Unit Volumes, and projected EBITDA profitability of 18%-20%.

With 11 multi-unit development deals closed this year, Shipley has attracted both seasoned and new franchisees with its updated business model and product offerings. The introduction of new limited-time products such as the SKITTLES®-infused POPTASTIC donut and the Egg & Cheese Kolache line has been successful in driving engagement and increasing sales.

Looking ahead, the company aims to grow in high-growth markets like Georgia and North Carolina, focusing on multiple cities for expansion. Shipley is capitalizing on product innovation and a loyalty program to acquire new customers and enhance engagement. As one of the oldest and largest donut brands in the U.S., Shipley Do-Nuts operates over 350 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 12 states.

Key Facts:

Remarkable Growth in 202433% increase in development pipeline, 8 new store openings, positive same-store sales for 14 consecutive quarters
Expansion PlansCompany plans to double store openings in the second half, expanding into Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia
Franchise Disclosure Document UpdatesEmphasize lower investment costs, higher Average Unit Volumes, projected EBITDA profitability of 18%-20%
Multi-Unit Development DealsClosed 11 deals this year, attracting seasoned and new franchisees with updated business model and product offerings
Product Innovation SuccessIntroduction of SKITTLES®-infused POPTASTIC donut and Egg & Cheese Kolache line driving engagement and increasing sales
Market FocusGrowth strategy includes high-growth markets like Georgia and North Carolina, focusing on multiple cities for expansion
Company OverviewOperates over 350 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 12 states, one of the oldest and largest donut brands in the U.S.

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