It’s easy to miss Parker + Scott’s sign on West Anderson Lane beneath the looming, easily recognizable Shipley Do-Nuts sign. It’s a perhaps apt metaphor for their business — doing their own thing beneath the shadow of big franchises — but trust me, you don’t want to miss it. 

Owners Jess and Ian Haisley will readily admit that nearly everything in their store you could buy a cheaper version of in a big boxstore. But where those stores have prioritized bringing customers convenience, Jess and Ian have focused on community and quality. 

And it seems to be working. Earlier this month they launched a second location, the Snack Shop, next to the Sign Bar on FM 969.

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