Coog's Crossing: Mixed-Use Development At 4001 Gulf Fwy.

[Caribomoa]

On 11/1/2024 at 4:27 PM, 79ta said:

Tough times in the donut biz? I saw the Voodoo in Cypress closed recently...

Not tough times for Shipley at all, not sure about the other donut companies. Shipley has been growing and plans to accelerate the growth. Their egg and cheese kolache was a success and they’ve added it to the permanent menu (which I’m very happy about).

Shipley changing their headquarters plans came after change in CEO. He didn’t agree with this move. In all honesty, even though I was very excited about the Shipley headquarters project, I do admit that this wasnt the best location for such a project. Maybe Washington Ave, maybe Midtown. But not this location.

Shipley Donuts still has their manufacturing plant in the Heights where the dough is made and “experimenting” is done. I think the canceled headquarters project was going to bring both corporate and manufacturing under one roof. Maybe they liked the interstate access for logistic functions 

If Shipley Donuts does grow from coast to coast, there will need to be a bigger manufacturing space in the future, so there’s still a possibility for something. Hopefully better located. 

[hbg.50]

13 hours ago, Caribomoa said:

Not tough times for Shipley at all, not sure about the other donut companies. Shipley has been growing and plans to accelerate the growth. Their egg and cheese kolache was a success and they’ve added it to the permanent menu (which I’m very happy about).

Shipley changing their headquarters plans came after change in CEO. He didn’t agree with this move. In all honesty, even though I was very excited about the Shipley headquarters project, I do admit that this wasnt the best location for such a project. Maybe Washington Ave, maybe Midtown. But not this location.

Shipley Donuts still has their manufacturing plant in the Heights where the dough is made and “experimenting” is done. I think the canceled headquarters project was going to bring both corporate and manufacturing under one roof. Maybe they liked the interstate access for logistic functions 

If Shipley Donuts does grow from coast to coast, there will need to be a bigger manufacturing space in the future, so there’s still a possibility for something. Hopefully better located. 

Not sure if you've noticed but the Shipley's on North Main used to have the absolute best kolaches of any location.   Seems as though Shipley's decided to standardize the recipe and now the kolaches there are smaller and less sweet.  Disappointing for me.   I can just go to the Kolache Shop on Heights Blvd. now for kolaches.  Thankfully the location on Ella still makes hot donuts on demand.   It's worth the drive.

[Caribomoa]

2 hours ago, hbg.50 said:

Not sure if you've noticed but the Shipley's on North Main used to have the absolute best kolaches of any location.   Seems as though Shipley's decided to standardize the recipe and now the kolaches there are smaller and less sweet.  Disappointing for me.   I can just go to the Kolache Shop on Heights Blvd. now for kolaches.  Thankfully the location on Ella still makes hot donuts on demand.   It's worth the drive.

I recently tried a Shipley bold at the Almeda @ Blodgett location which is a newer location. Best kolaches ever! Dough just melts in your mouth. 
 

as for the Ella location, they’re a whole separate thing in my book. They’re the only Shipley’s in the world. Every other location is just a Shipley

[hindesky]

Quick Quak Car Wash.

 

Concentra Urgent Care signs are up, supervisor of the construction company said they would open in about 3 weeks. He also said they are taking all but the end cap suite.

[hindesky]

The old Concentra Urgent Care on Chartres St.at Leeland St. is moving out, signs are down or blacked out.

[hindesky]

Quick Quack Car Wash.

 

 

Concentra Urgent Care.

Edited December 18, 2024 by hindesky