Arkansas-based 7 Brew “may be one of the fastest growing coffee QSRs in the United States right now,” growing from 14 locations at the start of 2022 to over 500 by October 2025, foot traffic research firm Placer.ai reported. At the same time, Placer.ai said that 7 Brew’s average visits per location have also increased significantly.
The drive-thru coffee chain’s growth has reportedly been fueled by significant capital, including an equity investment from Blackstone in 2024 and a franchise agreement with the Flynn Group to develop an additional 160 stores; a modular building style that allows for rapid deployment; and the broader rise in drive-thru-centric coffee concepts, Placer.ai reported.
“Even amid the broader rise of drive-thru coffee chains, 7 Brew’s growth continues to stand out. While the brand still holds a relatively small share of the overall coffee market, the brand’s proportional growth outpaces its peers, reflecting both aggressive unit expansion and strong consumer adoption,” Placer.ai wrote.
The research firm also noted that 7 Brew is increasingly carving out space within a segment historically dominated by brands like Dutch Bros—suggesting meaningful long-term competitive potential. In Q1 2020, Dutch Bros held 4.1% of the visit share in the coffee category, while Scooter’s Coffee held 0.5% and 7 Brew had 0.1%, Placer.ai reported. In Q3 2025, the companies held 9.3%, 2.1% and 3.8% of the category’s total visit share, respectively.
Earlier this month, NACS Daily reported that Dutch Bros is focused on heavy expansion in 2025 as it works its way toward its goal of 2,000 stores by 2029, and is strategically expanding its breakfast offerings with plans to roll out the improved breakfast menu this year.