An 87-year-old doughnut chain is expanding into NC with plans for 3 Charlotte-area stores
Three locations of Shipley Do-Nuts are set to open in the Charlotte area, with the first one heading to Concord in fall 2024.
The Texas-based chain founded in 1936 sells more than 60 varieties of doughnuts, along with Texas-style kolaches filled with meat and cheese, at more than 340 locations in 12 states. The Charlotte-area locations of the growing company will be Shipley’s first North Carolina stores, operated by franchisees John and Lillian Brijeski.
“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, president of the company that will build, own and operate the shops.
“We also fell in love with the company and the Shipley story after our visit to Houston to explore the opportunity to open locations of our own. We love the Do-Happy motto and want to spread that theme throughout the Charlotte area.”
The husband-and-wife team previously owned and operated a Kumon Math & Reading Center in Tarrytown, New York, for nine years before relocating to the Charlotte area in 2021.
“John and Lillian have experience in running a successful franchise business, a strong background in finance, a great first location and a passion for the Shipley Do-Nuts brand,” Shipley Do-Nuts CEO Flynn Dekker said.
Shipley Do-Nuts
Location: Concord
Cuisine: Breakfast, doughnuts
Instagram: @shipleydonuts
This story was originally published October 5, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
