Shipley Do-Nuts Partners with The Salvation Army for National Donut Day on June 6th

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May 29, 2014, 10:23 ET

HOUSTON, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Shipley Do-Nuts is celebrating National Donut Day on Friday, June 6^th. This event follows "Donut Day", created by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the men and women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. This year Shipley Do-Nuts is proud to partner with The Salvation Army and will donate a portion of National Donut Day sales back to the organization. Participating locations will also offer a free glazed donut and small coffee from 5am-12pm (no purchase required) to celebrate the special occasion.

In addition to the National Donut Day event, participating locations will also feature a "Dozen Days of Do-Nuts" promotion for the month of June. The promotion will offer customers one free glazed donut with any purchase every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June from 5am-12pm.

"We are very excited to be partnering with The Salvation Army for National Donut Day this year," says company owner, Mr. Lawrence Shipley, III. "This is a fun promotion that allows us to support a great organization as well as reward our everyday customers."

About Shipley Do-Nuts

Since 1936, the Shipley family donut recipe has withstood the test of time. With more than 60 varieties of delicious donuts, kolaches, and breakfast rolls made fresh daily and served hot, it's this same simple concept that has continued to bring back multiple generations of loyal customers. Shipley Do-Nuts originated in Houston, Texas where it still maintains its offices and production facility. Today, Shipley Do-Nuts is under the leadership of Lawrence Shipley, III and is rapidly approaching 300 franchises with locations in Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The company has plans to reach 500 stores by 2020.

For more information, please visit www.shipleydonuts.com or follow the company at www.facebook.com/ShipleyDonuts or www.twitter.com/ShipleyDo_Nuts.

Contact Information:

Mr. Lawrence Shipley, III
713.869.4636
[email protected]

SOURCE Shipley Do-Nuts