Shipley Do-Nuts to Expand with First Las Vegas Shops

The Houston-based doughnut chain plans to open 14 new locations across the U.S.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 3:55pm

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Shipley Do-Nuts, the Houston-based doughnut and kolache company, announced plans this week to open its first shops in Las Vegas as part of a 14-location expansion. The brand will also add new stores in New Orleans, the Atlanta area, and the Dallas-Fort Worth region, growing to roughly 400 locations across the U.S.

Why it matters

Shipley's expansion into new high-growth markets like Las Vegas demonstrates the company's ability to scale beyond its traditional Texas footprint. The move comes just six months after Shipley was sold to a private equity firm, signaling the new owners' confidence in the brand's growth potential.

The details

Shipley plans to open three locations in Las Vegas, five in New Orleans, three in the Atlanta area, and three in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. This will bring the total number of Shipley shops to around 400 nationwide, up from 385 currently. The company opened a record 35 new locations in 2025, expanding for the first time into North Carolina and Virginia.

  • Shipley was sold to a private equity firm from Beverly Hills, Calif. in 2021.
  • Shipley opened a record 35 new locations in 2025.
  • Shipley plans to open the new 14 locations across the U.S. in the coming years, though specific timelines were not provided.

The players

Shipley Do-Nuts

A Houston-based doughnut and kolache company that was founded in 1936 and recently sold to a private equity firm.

Flynn Dekker

The CEO of Shipley Do-Nuts, who said the company's expansion will strengthen its presence in existing markets and strategically grow into new high-growth areas.

Austin-based private equity firm

The firm that bought Shipley Do-Nuts in 2021 after generations of family ownership.

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What they’re saying

“As we strengthen our presence in our thriving existing markets, we are strategically expanding into key high-growth markets from Nevada to Georgia, proving our ability to scale within and outside of our traditional footprint.”

— Flynn Dekker, CEO, Shipley Do-Nuts (Shipley Do-Nuts press release)

What’s next

Shipley has not disclosed specific timelines for when the new 14 locations will open, but the company says it plans to continue expanding its footprint across the U.S. in the coming years.

The takeaway

Shipley Do-Nuts' expansion into new high-growth markets like Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Atlanta demonstrates the brand's ability to scale beyond its Texas roots under new private equity ownership. This growth signals the company's confidence in its doughnuts and kolaches resonating with consumers in diverse regional markets.