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Shipley Donuts has been part of morning routines, celebrations and family traditions for nearly a century, and now America’s longest-standing and largest donut and kolache chain is celebrating its 90th birthday with a 10-week celebration running Aug. 10 through Oct. 18, featuring value deals on nostalgic favorites and special birthday offerings. 

Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, will make its Michigan debut in Metro Detroit through a 15-unit franchise agreement with Hole Lotta Dough, LLC.  

Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts, kolaches and coffee, marked a strong first half of 2026 with continued franchise development, entry into new markets and a historic nonprofit partnership, alongside recognitions from leading industry trade publications.

Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade-daily donuts, kolaches and coffee, is expanding into Raleigh with a newly signed two-unit franchise agreement with Plexus Raleigh LLC, a franchise group led by Hillsborough-based entrepreneur Dana Norman. The group plans to open its first Shipley location in 2027, with a second shop following in 2028. 

Shipley Donuts , the nation’s largest brand of fresh, handmade-daily donuts, kolaches and coffee, has signed a three-unit franchise agreement in Cincinnati, marking its entry into Ohio.

Shipley Donuts, the nation’s largest brand of handmade fresh daily donuts and kolaches, now offers easy online catering for group orders, available nationwide for pickup or delivery at shipleydonuts.com/catering .