Wednesday, March 22, 2023

[ALERT] Shipley Do-Nuts Has Arrived in Georgia

Shipley Do-Nuts, makers of gourmet, made-fresh-daily do-nuts, has finally brought its do-nuts to Georgia.  Metro Atlanta's first franchise opened March 20th at 3225 Keith Bridge Road in Cumming in Forsyth County. The shop is locally owned and operated by Oziel “Ozzie” Rodriguez and his wife Brenda, who also own Coal Mountain Package Store and Palapas Bar and Grill, also in Forsyth County. 

"Founded in 1936 in Houston, Shipley Do-Nuts is beloved throughout the South for its more than 60 varieties of fresh, hot do-nuts, as well as kolaches (savory breakfast rolls filled with meat, typically sausage), hot coffee and cold brew. Its signature glazed do-nuts, famous for their unique hexagon shape that creates a lighter, fluffier texture and a glaze that provides just the right amount of sweetness, are by far the brand’s bestseller"

"We’ve had Georgia on our mind for quite some time at Shipley, and opening our first location in the state is an important milestone for us,” said Shipley CEO Clifton Rutledge. “Ozzie knows this community very well, and we are confident that he’ll create a loyal following for Shipley in Forsyth County.”      

As opposed to Dunkin', where doughnuts are made at at a centralized "baking facility" and trucked in the night before,  do-nuts at Shipley are reportedly made fresh in store each day.  This alone should help separate them from their competitors, like Dunkin’, which in the case of Cumming, operates an existing outpost a stone's throw away.    

ToNeTo Atlanta first reported on Shipley's planned Atlanta area arrival this past April at which point the first area location was to have opened this past fall on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth.  (We reported on the first delay and addition of the Cumming outpost this past December)  This location - 4165 Pleasant Hill Road in a former Taco Bell/Pizza Hut - is still moving forward but has been delayed until late in the second quarter or early in the third quarter of this year, according to a company spokesperson.   

The Duluth location is being opened by Dallas, Texas-based ARFD Foods, LLC, operated by Andrew Robertson and Franklin Diaz, who signed an agreement to open up to 25 Shipley Do-Nuts locations in Georgia. For his part, Rodriguez, operating as Sweet Donuts Investments Inc.,  plans to open a total of five Shipley Do-Nuts locations in the greater Atlanta area in the years to come.      

The 1,510-square-foot Cumming shop features a drive-thru, online ordering and delivery service. Shipley is open from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 

Have you ever been to Shipley Do-Nuts?  Which Texas impost are you more excited about: Whataburger or Shipley Do-Nuts?  Where else in metro Atlanta would you like to see Shipley Do-Nuts open?  

Please share your thoughts below 

116 comments:

Anonymous said...

Shirley’s was my childhood donut shop!! Yum!

BigRedDogATL said...

There is a lot of utility and road construction work in the area, be prepared for slow traffic in that area.

Anonymous said...

Shipleys!!! Conyers GA...

Anonymous said...

I’m so excited that Shipley’s is coming! Houston native and I don’t even live in GA, but I see a road trip in the near future! Hands down, the best glazed donuts!

Anonymous said...

Marietta, Pwder Springs, Mableton

Anonymous said...

Texas girl here! Bring them to Woodstock GA please!!!

DK said...

WHEN WILL WE SEE ONE IN MARIETTTA

Anonymous said...

Would love to have one in Acworth Ga. and another in Dallas Ga.

Anonymous said...

Canton would be nice
Love Shipley Donuts

Anonymous said...

In the city limits of Atlanta!!!! And in McDonough!!!

Anonymous said...

Yes Woodstock please

Anonymous said...

Yes

Anonymous said...

Woodstock

Anonymous said...

Sugar Hill, Ga. would be an awesome spot!

Anonymous said...

Sandy Springs. Would do really well!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, looks like Whataburger has competition from the weirdos-without-a-life crowd.

Anonymous said...

Loved these from my childhood in MS! Definitely needed in Stone Mountain-Lilburn area.

Anonymous said...

Always get Shipley's when we go to Mississippi and so glad to have one 10-12 miles away. Only donut that is still so good a day old! Now Whataburger just needs to open in Cumming. Also.wish wish we had our Palapas back.

Anonymous said...

A 3rd vite for Woodstock, or Kennesaw/Marietta. Texas has so many donut places that make vastly superior donuts over Dunkin.

Anonymous said...

Marietta! Bring on the Kilaches!

Anonymous said...

I lived in Houston for six years and love ❤️ Shipley’s donuts. Bring it on!

Anonymous said...

In the city of Atlanta

Anonymous said...

Atlanta

Anonymous said...

Oh no. I love their stuff. I live in Suwanee Georgia and when I traveled to Birmingham Alabama I would always go to the Shipley there and bring them back home. Dangerous donuts! So good. There goes the diet.

Anonymous said...

Woodstock , Ga. Keep the competition growing!

Anonymous said...

A 4th vote for Woodstock! Loved Shipley’s while living in Houston! 👍👍

Unknown said...

Years ago There was a Shipley's Donut shop in Columbus, GA 1960's If I remember Correctly.

Anonymous said...

Campcreek Market Place would be ideal for Airport travelers.

Anonymous said...

Campcreek Market Place for Airport customers and tourists.

Anonymous said...

Woodstock!

Anonymous said...

I hope the company is reading this so they know where to open the next locations! Squeal!!!

Anonymous said...

Definitely Woodstock!

Anonymous said...

We have a Dunkin and a Krispy! From what I hear; Shipley!s could take over the donut business in our beautiful city of Woodstock.

Anonymous said...

Come to peachtree city

Anonymous said...

Did someone say superior to Dunkin’ doughnuts?!! Here in the south krispy crème rains supreme better do your homework on the doughnut wars!!!🤣🤣

Anonymous said...

C O V I N G T O N. Hurry! I moved here from Houston 5 years ago. We need Shipley’s!

Anonymous said...

Mine too!

Anonymous said...

Covington Ga and Monroe ga both need one

Anonymous said...

Would love to have one in Dawsonville. They need something good up here. We’re already getting a whataburger so I’ve heard.

Anonymous said...

We need one in Kennesaw, GA around Kennesaw State University.. (Stat). 😊

Anonymous said...

Kennesaw Ga please

Anonymous said...

Chamblee!!!

Anonymous said...

CHAMBLEE!

Anonymous said...

Woodstock!

Anonymous said...

Loganville!

Anonymous said...

Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw, please!! And have the petits fors too please!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Canton Ga

Anonymous said...

Cumming??? We need one in Cobb County

Anonymous said...

Bring one to Cartersville. Best kolaches ever.

Anonymous said...

Would love to see one in East Cobb in The Avenue.

Anonymous said...

Somebody from Shipley's has to be leaving these comments. Never seen a thread get this many posts before.

Anonymous said...

Dallas or Hiram please

Anonymous said...

Kennesaw please

Anonymous said...

Lawrenceville or buford

Anonymous said...

Gainesville, Ga

Anonymous said...

A store in Bartow County. Cheese lady . Would love to have one here

Anonymous said...

Yes!!!!! Cartersville or Rome either would be close enough for me!!!

Anonymous said...

We desperately need a great do-nut place here in Loganville, Ga (Walton County side)

Anonymous said...

Commerce Ga

Anonymous said...

Yes please!

Anonymous said...

Yes!

Anonymous said...

Real Kolaches and doughnuts? Woohoo, It’s about time. Just drop a location in Cartersville please!

Anonymous said...

Locust Grove

Anonymous said...

Peachtree city Ga

Anonymous said...

Yes to Gainesville, GA!

Anonymous said...

I vote for Conyers, Georgia location too!!

Anonymous said...

Dallas Georgia please. Sausage and cheese kolaches.... it will be nice not to have to drag them back from Texas!

Anonymous said...

Midtown on Juniper Northeast

Anonymous said...

Jonesboro Georgia needs both please and thanks and I’d even work here love these brands

Anonymous said...

Milledgeville GA would like to have one here. We have a wonderful College here that would benefit from your pastries.

Anonymous said...

Do you people actually believe that by you sending a response that says "Woodtock!" or "Covington!" etc that the company is going to run out and acquire land in your town. Are you 12 years old?

75% of the responses on this board are the same - some dolt yelling out a city name.

Anonymous said...

Love Shipley Donuts they are the absolute best!!!!!! Can't wait to be able to get them here i have missed being able to get them since moving here

Anonymous said...

Athens Georgia

Anonymous said...

Yes we definitely need one in Covington

Anonymous said...

I love their donuts growing up

Anonymous said...

Please open one in Newnan GA, fantastic area for this Shipleys

Jodyml813 said...

They're a franchise, if you want one in your town, feel free to reach out to the company and pony up the cash and fill out the requirements and open one and whatever city you wish 🙂 looking forward to giving them a try, tried them in Texas once and they were very good!

Anonymous said...

Yes, they look at it and read it and then do it. They’ll see what we want and they’ll do it!

Anonymous said...

Bremen

Anonymous said...

Jonesboro, Riverdale, Stockbridge

Anonymous said...

You got that right! Whataburger and Shipley's

Anonymous said...

Yes it would be a pleasure to have it in Conyers, GA. I grew up on Shipley’s donuts in Hattiesburg, MS and I love them!!!

Anonymous said...

Please consider coming to Milledgeville, GA.

Anonymous said...

Come to Jonesboro

Anonymous said...

Gainesville GA please

Anonymous said...

Please put one here in Carrollton Ga

Anonymous said...

Please build both near Winder, Ga
Love both of these food chains! Absolutely amazing!!!

Anonymous said...

Stockbridge - McDonough Area .....

Anonymous said...

I used to frequent the location in Killeen Texas when I was stationed in Fort Hood Texas... And let me tell you the doughnuts were very good... I wish the owners would really consider Stockbridge and McDonough Areas to open up a store.Because it's been about 15 years since I last had 1 from Shipley doughnuts.

Anonymous said...

Yes Covington

Anonymous said...

Lawrenceville

Anonymous said...

Bring one to Douglasville. You will make a fortune.

Anonymous said...

Love them both! Shipleys come to Dunwoody!

Anonymous said...

Commerce, Ga off I85N

Anonymous said...

Please come to Covington or conyers one please as a Texas native living here in Georgia this would definitely be a plus everyone brags about Dunkin’ Donuts or krispy crème but in my personal opinion you haven’t had a amazing donut till you have Shipley’donut’s !!

Anonymous said...

Lawrenceville or Buford

Anonymous said...

Milton or Alpharetta!!!! Shipley’s are the best!!!

Anonymous said...

99 comments and only two references to the kolaches! A doughnut is a donut is a do-nut, but it will be great to have kolaches close by!

Anonymous said...

Newnan

Anonymous said...

I would much rather see Shipley’s come to Newnan than the Whataburger coming to town!

Anonymous said...

Gainesville, Ga. please!!

Anonymous said...

McDonough/Stockbridge, GA area please!

Anonymous said...

We need a Shirley’s in McDonough!

Anonymous said...

NO! Another crime scene!!! Solve the ever worsening ghetto problem!!!

Anonymous said...

Shipley’s was my local childhood donut shop in Jackson, MS in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and I am following their current success in Ridgeland, MS. If they open a store in GA, I will be there! Wonderful memories!

Anonymous said...

I'm a Texan in Georgia. We need a Shipley's in Sharpsburg/Newnan area..pleezzz!

Anonymous said...

McDonough Ga.please!

Anonymous said...

“Hello, this is Shipleys! We read all of these and will be building stores in 48 new towns in Georgia! Just for you. Keep telling us what to do, we can only decide where to open by reading these comments!”

Anonymous said...

Dallas ga

Anonymous said...

Lithonia

Anonymous said...

Stonecrest Ga

Anonymous said...

Lithonia Ga

Anonymous said...

Decatur Ga

Anonymous said...

Stone Mountain Ga

Anonymous said...

Redan Ga

Anonymous said...

City of Atlanta

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