No matter how you spell it; do-nuts, donuts, or doughnuts, it’s really about taste and Shipley Do-Nuts are just plain good. Since 1936 Shipley Do-Nuts has grown from a single location in Houston, Texas to over 330 locations in nine states. The growth has made Shipley Do-Nuts a great business ownership opportunity for many. In fact, Shipley Do-Nuts is the oldest and largest continually operating privately owned doughnut brand in the United States.