Shipley Donuts Celebrates Orlando Grand Reopening With Sweet Surprises

Beloved donut concept marks Orlando return with ribbon cutting, giveaways and Community Appreciation Day

March 26, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // ORLANDO, Fla. – Shipley Donuts, founded in 1936 and now the nation’s largest and oldest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, will host a grand reopening under new ownership and management by Virentes Hospitality for its Orlando shop on Friday, March 27, at 2255 S. Semoran Blvd., near Orlando Executive Airport and Orlando International Airport.

The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the Orlando Chamber of Commerce, followed by a ceremonial donut pyramid-cutting and live music from a steel drum band. Guests attending the event will receive one free donut and one coffee while supplies last, and the first 25 guests in line will win free donuts for a year*. In addition, 15% of proceeds on grand opening day will be donated to Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, supporting local pets and families in the community.

Saturday, March 28, will serve as a Community Appreciation Day, welcoming teachers, first responders, nurses, local government employees and veterans or active-duty military members to enjoy a free donut as a thank-you for their service. The day will include a face painter and an exclusive Shipley tote giveaway, with the first 100 guests in line also receiving free donuts for a year*.

“This reopening represents a great opportunity to reintroduce Shipley to Orlando with a renewed focus on community connection and consistent quality,” said James D’Aquila, franchisee and CEO of Virentes Hospitality. “Our goal is to create a place where neighbors can stop in on their morning commute, meet up with friends or bring their families for a familiar treat made fresh throughout the day.”

The location will also serve Shipley’s signature glazed donuts made from the original 1936 recipe, alongside a variety of frosted and filled donuts, handmade kolaches and specialty coffee beverages from La Colombe. Known for their light texture and distinct hexagon shape, Shipley’s signature ‘do-nuts’ are prepared fresh throughout the day and served the way founder Lawrence Shipley liked them — simple, warm and delicious.

Shipley Donuts in Orlando now operates under new management and features a drive-thru and indoor seating, offering guests convenient ways to stop in or grab their favorites on the go. The shop will be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with glazed donuts guaranteed to be hot, fresh and soft until at least 10 a.m.

To learn more about Shipley Donuts, visit ShipleyDonuts.com. Guests can also sign up for Shipley’s rewards program to access exclusive offers to redeem at the shop.

*Participants must be Shipley Rewards members to qualify.

About SHIPLEY DONUTS
Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Donuts is the nation’s largest brand of handmade fresh daily donuts and kolaches, with more than 390 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 13 states, serving up its famous donuts, coffee and kolaches to generations of guests. Shipley is ranked No. 121 on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® 2025 list and No. 1 in its category and is No. 147 on the Technomic 2025 Top 500. For franchising information, visit ownashipleydonuts.com. Follow Shipley on Instagram and Facebook @ShipleyDonuts and sign up for Shipley Rewards at shipleydonuts.com/rewards to unlock free donuts, discounted coffee, exclusive merchandise and more.

About Virentes Hospitality
Virentes Hospitality is an owner and operator of differentiated restaurant concepts that span multiple geographies across the southeast. Virentes is passionate about enriching the lives of its team members and the communities it serves. With highly craveable culinary offerings and a focus on exceptional guest experiences, Virentes strives to set the platinum standard for hospitality, creating warm and inviting atmospheres that celebrate connection, community and the joy of sharing a meal. Virentes’ geographic footprint currently focuses on Central and Northern Florida including Tampa Bay, Southeast Coast, Orlando and Jacksonville, Greater Nashville, as well as Huntsville, AL, and the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle in North Carolina. Virentes Hospitality is a portfolio asset of Virentes Partners Group.

About Virentes Partners Group
Virentes Partners Group is a private investment, operations and management platform that seeks to partner with the world’s leading consumer and business brands. Founded in 2022, the group deploys flexible capital in sectors where it has deep institutional knowledge and operating capability to support the operational and growth needs of founder-led and high-growth partner companies. Its portfolio includes Sweet Paris, Shipley Do-Nuts and Saigon Hustle units, with units across Central and North Florida — including Tampa Bay, the Southeast Coast, Orlando and Jacksonville — and in Greater Nashville, Huntsville, AL, and North Carolina’s Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle.

About La Colombe
La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world’s first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafés across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe’s celebrated coffees are also available in cafés, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide. For more information on La Colombe, visit lacolombe.com.

SOURCE Shipley Donuts

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