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SHIPLEY DO-NUTS BRINGS BACK THE DONUT DASH TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER
Texas donut icon partners with Kids' Meals for 10K, 5K and kids run in Houston on Oct. 18 HOUSTON, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Houston's iconic Shipley Do-Nuts is lacing up for a sweet cause as it opens registration for the Donut Dash, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sam Houston Race Park. The family-friendly event will feature 10K and 5K races plus a kids dash, with proceeds benefiting Kids' Meals, a local nonprofit fighting childhood hunger in the Houston area. The race kicks off at 7 a.m. with the 10K start, followed by the 5K at 8 a.m. An award ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., and the kids dash caps off the event at 9:45 a.m. All in-person participants will receive a donut-inspired race shirt, a finisher medal and complimentary Shipley Do-Nuts goodies at stops along the route and at the finish, while supplies last. 'This will be the most delicious run of the year, and we look forward to seeing running clubs, families and friends join us at the Sam Houston Race Park for a fun day in support of a great cause,' said Flynn Dekker, Shipley Do-Nuts CEO. 'This event combines our love for our hometown with our commitment to helping end childhood hunger in Houston. Plus, there's no better way to fuel up for a race than with fresh Shipley Do-Nuts.' Harris County has the highest rate of child food insecurity among the nation's highly populated areas, with more than 100,000 preschool-aged children — or 1 out of 4 — who may not know where their next meal is coming from. Shipley will donate a portion of all registration fees to Kids' Meals, which delivers free, healthy meals to the doorsteps of more than 9,000 food-insecure, preschool-aged children across Greater Houston. Every $2 provides a healthy meal for a child. Registration is now open at Those unable to participate but interested in supporting the cause can donate directly to Kids' Meals. About Shipley Do-NutsFounded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts is one of the nation's oldest and largest donut brands, with more than 375 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 14 states, serving up its famous donuts, coffee and kolaches to generations of guests. Shipley is ranked No. 121 on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® 2025 list, is No. 1 in its category and is No. 147 on the Technomic 2024 Top 500. For franchising information, visit Follow Shipley on Instagram and Facebook @ShipleyDonuts, and sign up for Shipley Sweet Rewards at to unlock free donuts, discounted coffee, exclusive merchandise and more. Media Contact:Ashley Lennington, SPM Communicationsashleyl@
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21 hours ago
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SHIPLEY DO-NUTS BRINGS BACK THE DONUT DASH TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER
Texas donut icon partners with Kids' Meals for 10K, 5K and kids run in Houston on Oct. 18 HOUSTON, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston's iconic Shipley Do-Nuts is lacing up for a sweet cause as it opens registration for the Donut Dash, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Sam Houston Race Park. The family-friendly event will feature 10K and 5K races plus a kids dash, with proceeds benefiting Kids' Meals, a local nonprofit fighting childhood hunger in the Houston area. The race kicks off at 7 a.m. with the 10K start, followed by the 5K at 8 a.m. An award ceremony will be held at 9 a.m., and the kids dash caps off the event at 9:45 a.m. All in-person participants will receive a donut-inspired race shirt, a finisher medal and complimentary Shipley Do-Nuts goodies at stops along the route and at the finish, while supplies last. "This will be the most delicious run of the year, and we look forward to seeing running clubs, families and friends join us at the Sam Houston Race Park for a fun day in support of a great cause," said Flynn Dekker, Shipley Do-Nuts CEO. "This event combines our love for our hometown with our commitment to helping end childhood hunger in Houston. Plus, there's no better way to fuel up for a race than with fresh Shipley Do-Nuts." Harris County has the highest rate of child food insecurity among the nation's highly populated areas, with more than 100,000 preschool-aged children — or 1 out of 4 — who may not know where their next meal is coming from. Shipley will donate a portion of all registration fees to Kids' Meals, which delivers free, healthy meals to the doorsteps of more than 9,000 food-insecure, preschool-aged children across Greater Houston. Every $2 provides a healthy meal for a child. Registration is now open at Those unable to participate but interested in supporting the cause can donate directly to Kids' Meals. About Shipley Do-NutsFounded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts is one of the nation's oldest and largest donut brands, with more than 375 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 14 states, serving up its famous donuts, coffee and kolaches to generations of guests. Shipley is ranked No. 121 on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® 2025 list, is No. 1 in its category and is No. 147 on the Technomic 2024 Top 500. For franchising information, visit Follow Shipley on Instagram and Facebook @ShipleyDonuts, and sign up for Shipley Sweet Rewards at to unlock free donuts, discounted coffee, exclusive merchandise and more. Media Contact:Ashley Lennington, SPM Communicationsashleyl@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Shipley Do-Nuts
Yahoo
19-02-2025
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FAST-GROWING SHIPLEY DO-NUTS OPENS FIRST NORTH CAROLINA LOCATION
New shop now serving fresh, hot donuts, kolaches and coffee in Concord HOUSTON, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-growing Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation's largest donut and kolache brands, has opened its first North Carolina location at 31 Optical Ct. NW in Concord, just north of Charlotte. Founded in 1936 in Houston, Shipley offers more than 60 varieties of fresh donuts, handmade daily, including its signature plain glazed, cut in the iconic Shipley hexagon shape, plus filled, iced and cake donuts, bear claws, coffee and more. Shipley is also known for its kolaches (kuh-LAH-chees) — savory pastries with fillings baked inside — and offers them in several fresh, house-made varieties, including Bacon, Egg & Cheese, Ham & Cheese, and Sausage, Jalapeno & Cheese. Locally owned by husband-and-wife team John and Lillian Brijeski, the new Concord location will offer a "Hot Glazed Donut Guarantee" from 5-11 a.m. daily, meaning guests can count on getting warm, melt-in-your-mouth glazed donuts when visiting the shop during these hours. "It's a big responsibility to introduce a legacy brand to a new state, but we are confident Shipley's variety of sweet and savory options will be a big hit throughout our community," said Lillian Brijeski. "Whether it's fresh, warm donuts or signature savory kolaches, we look forward to serving a menu that deliciously meets breakfast and snack-time needs." Shipley plans to grow its footprint in the Tar Heel State and currently has five additional Charlotte-area locations in its development pipeline. North Carolina is a priority market for the brand, which is actively recruiting franchisees for additional markets throughout the state, including Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. It has upcoming discovery days in North Carolina in Raleigh and Charlotte on April 22 and 24. "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." Shipley is expanding nationally with available markets in 46 states. For more information, visit ABOUT SHIPLEY DO-NUTS Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts is one of the nation's oldest and largest donut brands, with more than 370 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 13 states, serving up its famous donuts, coffee and kolaches to generations of guests. Shipley is ranked No. 121 on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500® 2025 list and No. 1 in its category and is No. 147 on the Technomic 2024 Top 500. For franchising information, visit Follow Shipley on Instagram and Facebook @ShipleyDonuts, and sign up for Do-Happy Rewards at to unlock free donuts, discounted coffee, exclusive merchandise and more. Media Contact: Ashley Lennington, SPM Communications ashleyl@ 214-379-7000 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Shipley Do-Nuts
