Shipley Do-Nuts Steps Into Tar Heel State

The chain says it is actively recruiting franchisees for additional markets including Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem.

February 21, 2025

Courtesy of Shipley Do-Nuts.

Shipley Do-Nuts is filling a gap in its U.S. map with the opening of its first North Carolina unit.

The store, located in Concord, is owned by husband-and-wife team John and Lillian Brijeski. The brand has plans for five additional Charlotte-area locations.

“Our expansion into North Carolina is a strategic step in our brand’s growth, allowing us to bring our signature donuts to a new community while strengthening our national presence,” said Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker. “This opening officially brings our brand’s footprint to 13 states—a baker’s dozen—and we know John, Lillian and their team will be making life delicious for North Carolina residents who are experiencing Shipley for the first time.”

Founded in 1936 in Houston, Shipley has 370 company-owned and franchised restaurants from which it offers 60-plus varieties of fresh doughnuts as well as kolaches, bear claws and coffee.