Renowned donut brand introduces fresh donuts, tasty kolaches and a speedy drive-thru to Tampa Bay area
Tampa, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Shipley Do-Nuts, the nation’s largest and oldest brand of fresh, handmade daily donuts and kolaches, founded in 1936, will open its first Clearwater location on Dec. 15 at 4004 Ulmerton Road, bringing its signature menu offerings to Tampa Bay.
Under a multi-unit development partnership with Virentes Hospitality, the new location is situated just west of Carillon Business Park, directly across from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport.
Guests can indulge in Shipley’s full menu of more than 40 irresistible varieties, from the legendary plain glazed donut made with the brand’s original recipe to savory kolaches and freshly brewed La Colombe coffee.
“We have wanted to introduce Shipley to Clearwater for a long time, and we can’t wait to share the brand’s genuine hospitality and mouthwatering donuts with the community,” said Andrew Povec, vice president of operations for Virentes Hospitality and lifetime local resident of St. Pete/Clearwater area. “This location is destined to be a convenient, one-stop shop for early-morning commuters and weekend treat seekers alike – where guests can count on a warm, fresh donut, great coffee and fast service every time. Personally, I can’t wait to have these scrumptious donuts closer to home.”
Open daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., this location features a new high-speed drive thru, making it seamless for locals, travelers and families alike – serving up donuts so delicious that every first bite sparks pure joy.
The Clearwater restaurant – Shipley’s third location in Florida – is an important milestone in Virentes Hospitality’s regional rollout for the brand. Additionally, Virentes is actively planning to open more concepts in the Tampa area soon.
To learn more about Shipley Do-Nuts, visit ShipleyDonuts.com. Guests can also sign up for Shipley’s rewards program to access exclusive offers to redeem once the shop opens its doors.
About Shipley Do-Nuts
Founded in 1936, Houston-based Shipley Do-Nuts is the nation’s largest brand of handmade fresh daily donuts and kolaches, with more than 385 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 as well as Greater Nashville 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.
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