SHIPLEY DO-NUTS SIGNS 22-UNIT DEVELOPMENT DEAL FOR FLORIDA AND TENNESSEE | PR Newswire [Video]

Virentes Partners Group to open locations in Nashville, Jacksonville and Tampa

, /PRNewswire/ — Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing donut brands, will expand its presence in Florida and Tennessee under a 22-unit franchise agreement with the hospitality arm of private investment platform Virentes Partners Group.

Virentes operates multiple franchise brands through its subsidiary, Virentes Hospitality. Its development agreement with Shipley is the brand’s largest commitment inked in 2024.

Founded in 1936 in Houston, Shipley offers more than 60 varieties of fresh, handmade daily donuts, including its signature plain glazed, cut in the iconic Shipley hexagon shape, plus filled, iced and cake donuts, bear claws, kolaches, coffee and more.

“We exhaustively researched dozens of franchise concepts to expand our hospitality portfolio, and Shipley came out on top with craveable and highly differentiated products and an outstanding leadership team,” said Virentes Managing Member and Chief Investment Officer Jim D’Aquila. “The Shipley …