Shipley Do-Nuts

Altitude Trampoline Park Announces Mike Stout as Vice President of Franchise Development

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude Trampoline Park, the leading family-friendly entertainment franchise, has announced the appointment of Mike Stout as the company's Vice President of Franchise Development, effective immediately. In this role, Stout will utilize his extensive experience to lead the brand's franchise recruitment, real estate, and construction initiatives.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Altitude Trampoline Park , the leading family-friendly entertainment franchise, has announced the appointment of Mike Stout as the company's Vice President of Franchise Development, effective immediately.
  • Altitude is nearing 100 locations globally, and we believe Mike's skills will be instrumental in growing our franchise recruitment initiatives," said Mike Rotondo, CEO of Altitude Trampoline Park.
  • Prior to Altitude, Stout held senior franchise and business development roles with companies including Shipley Do-Nuts, Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Papa John's, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's.
  • An expert in the franchise industry, Stout has led development teams in the areas of growth initiatives, franchise recruitment, site selection, and construction.

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS INTRODUCES 'POPTASTIC' DO-NUTS FEATURING NEW FREEZE-DRIED SKITTLES®

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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HOUSTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's oldest and largest do-nut brands, has debuted freeze-dried SKITTLES® on its first-ever limited-time offering, the new POPTASTIC do-nut. Shipley is the first brand in the nation to feature the tasty new foodservice product from Mars, makers of SKITTLES®.

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  • Shipley is the first brand in the nation to feature the tasty new foodservice product from Mars, makers of SKITTLES®.
  • The POPTASTIC do-nut is a classic yeast do-nut with strawberry or cherry icing, topped with tangy, fruity freeze-dried SKITTLES®, bringing a light-as-air crunchy texture to the famed hexagon-shaped Shipley do-nut known for its fluffiness.
  • It is available at all Shipley Do-Nuts locations through March 31 or while supplies last.
  • "This is just the start of a new flavor innovation journey for Shipley, and we have more surprises in store for our guests in 2024."

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS TO EXPAND INTO NORTH CAROLINA

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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HOUSTON , Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's largest do-nut brands, has signed a development deal with Charlotte-area franchisees John and Lillian Brijeski to open the brand's first North Carolina locations beginning in late 2024.

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  • HOUSTON , Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts , one of the nation's largest do-nut brands, has signed a development deal with Charlotte-area franchisees John and Lillian Brijeski to open the brand's first North Carolina locations beginning in late 2024.
  • "After trying Shipley Do-Nuts for the first time in South Carolina, we agreed they were delicious and that we needed to bring the world's greatest do-nuts to the residents of North Carolina," said Lillian Brijeski, who is serving as president of the company that will build, own and operate the shops.
  • "Our focus is on growing our brand with high-quality franchisees, and they are the ideal partners to bring Shipley to North Carolina.
  • Shipley is rapidly expanding throughout the South and Southeast and opened its first shops in Maryland and Georgia this year.

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS BREWS UP SPECIAL TREAT FOR NATIONAL COFFEE DAY

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's largest do-nut brands, is delighting coffee enthusiasts on National Coffee Day, Friday, Sept. 29, by giving away a free medium House Blend hot coffee or iced coffee with any purchase at all 340-plus locations.

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  • All guests will receive a free medium coffee with purchase on Friday, Sept. 29
    HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts , one of the nation's largest do-nut brands, is delighting coffee enthusiasts on National Coffee Day, Friday, Sept. 29, by giving away a free medium House Blend hot coffee or iced coffee with any purchase at all 340-plus locations.
  • Its premium coffee lineup includes a House Blend hot coffee made from ethically sourced Central and South American medium roast coffee beans and iced coffee in two flavors, Bold Black and Salted Caramel.
  • "National Coffee Day is the perfect occasion for us to delight our guests with the combination of our signature do-nuts and premium coffees," said Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker.
  • For the free coffee pick-me-up, guests can visit participating Shipley's locations or order online or via the Shipley Do-Nuts app with code COFFEE929.

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS LAUNCHES DO-HAPPY REWARDS PROGRAM

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's largest do-nut brands, is offering guests sweet incentives with its first-ever loyalty program, Do-Happy Rewards, at all 340-plus locations.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts , one of the nation's largest do-nut brands, is offering guests sweet incentives with its first-ever loyalty program, Do-Happy Rewards , at all 340-plus locations.
  • Do-Happy Rewards members earn five points for every $1 they spend to unlock rewards that range from free do-nuts and kolaches to Shipley merchandise and 99-cent coffees.
  • "We began testing Do-Happy Rewards in early 2023 in our company-owned shops, and it was well received, with strong initial sign-ups and positive consumer feedback that told us there's a real appetite for the program," said Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker.
  • Rewards members also visited about twice a month as the program rolled out.

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS EXPANDS FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES INTO FIVE NEW STATES

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts, a franchisor of the leading do-nut, kolache and coffee concept, has opened up franchise development opportunities in Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio and is actively seeking qualified franchise candidates to open its first Midwest locations.

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  • Fast-growing Shipley, one of the nation's oldest and largest do-nut brands with more than 340 locations across 12 states, is also offering a new incentive program to potential franchisees.
  • "Shipley has been extremely well-received in new states such as Maryland and Georgia, which we opened earlier this year.
  • An upgraded website has spurred online sales to 23% over last year, and Shipley recently launched its first-ever loyalty program, Shipley Do-Happy Rewards.
  • In addition to opening up the Midwest, Shipley is actively recruiting franchisees in Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Florida and throughout the Southeast.

PUMPKIN SPICE DO-NUTS LAUNCH AT SHIPLEY

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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HOUSTON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's oldest and largest do-nut brands, celebrates the upcoming season with an all-new Pumpkin Spice lineup on its menu now through Nov. 30 at select locations.

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  • Shipley's fall assortment features delicious new Pumpkin Spice do-nut varieties that include something for every kind of do-nut lover – yeast or cake, and plain, iced, sugared or sprinkled:
    Pumpkin Spice Iced Yeast Do-Nut: A Shipley classic, this light, fluffy yeast do-nut is iced by hand with signature pumpkin spiced icing, delivering the essence of autumn in every bite.
  • Pumpkin Spice Buttermilk Cake Do-Nut: A buttermilk cake do-nut takes center stage, infused with the inviting allure of pumpkin spice and fried to golden-brown perfection — a pumpkin spice lover's dream.
  • Pumpkin Spice Buttermilk Cake Cinnamon Sugar Do-Nut: A divine blend of pumpkin spice and cinnamon sugar makes this an irresistible autumn delight.
  • Pumpkin Spice Iced Buttermilk Cake Do-Nut: A hearty, golden-brown buttermilk cake do-nut is iced by hand with signature pumpkin spiced icing with festive fall sprinkles on top.

Shipley Do-Nuts Rolls Out Opus' Training Platform to All Franchisees to Fuel Growth

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Opus is a training platform designed to reach every frontline employee, so restaurants can increase workforce productivity quickly and seamlessly.

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  • Opus is a training platform designed to reach every frontline employee, so restaurants can increase workforce productivity quickly and seamlessly.
  • With Opus as its training platform of choice, Shipley Do-Nuts will help ensure consistent, high-quality guest experiences across all its new and existing locations.
  • "With the ability to provide highly effective, customized training for the field, Opus helps us unify and grow the Shipley brand."
  • "Opus is a strategic partner who supports Shipley Do-Nuts through the entire process, from turning on the platform through the implementation of the platform systemwide," says Briggs.

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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HOUSTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts, a fast-growing franchisor of a leading do-nut, kolache and coffee concept, has named Flynn Dekker as its new CEO. Dekker succeeds Clifton Rutledge, who will return to the company's board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Before joining Bonchon, Dekker served as chief marketing officer of Wingstop Restaurants, where he led all strategic advertising, franchisee communication, branding, media and marketing efforts.
  • Dekker has 30-plus years of executive leadership experience in the restaurant and retail industry and a strong track record of executing significant growth.
  • "We are also grateful for Clifton's leadership over the past two years as he drove transformational growth at Shipley.
  • Shipley has a strong foundation established over the last 87 years and a tremendous group of employees and franchisee partners," said Dekker.

SHIPLEY DO-NUTS EXPANDS INTO 2 NEW STATES IN Q1; CONTINUES DIGITAL GROWTH

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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HOUSTON, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts for more than 85 years, continued its rapid expansion in Q1 2023 by opening five new locations, including two new state entries in Maryland and Georgia.

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  • To further grow its footprint, Shipley announced a new deal in Q1 with Meisternuts LLC to enable the company to expand its presence in Colorado.
  • Shipley is also continuing to invest in its first-ever loyalty program, which it began testing in its corporate-owned locations last year.
  • In Q1, Shipley added 27 additional locations to the test, bringing the total number of participating locations to more than 10% of the system.
  • Shipley continues to lead the way in the franchise industry, moving up an impressive 13 spots to reach No.