--- title: "FEP pours heavy into 7 Brew coffee franchise" url: https://burnaze.com/article/d30af062-ba4d-47ec-a08a-a885a6dc275a source: "Franchise Magazine USA" original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/fep-pours-heavy-into-7-brew-coffee-franchise/ author: "Andrew Carlo" category: "Coffee & tea" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Coffee & tea" topics: ["Finance & M&A"] published: 2025-12-02T13:26:28.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T00:53:40.206Z image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/7BrewCoffee-location.png --- # FEP pours heavy into 7 Brew coffee franchise **TL;DR:** Franchise Equity Partners acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest owner of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, with plans to open over 200 new locations. 7 Brew expanded from 14 units in 2021 to more than 460 locations in 2025 and is the fastest-growing coffee brand in the United States. *By Andrew Carlo, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2025-12-02. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/fep-pours-heavy-into-7-brew-coffee-franchise/).* ## Story 7 Crew is the second-largest owner of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee and has a focus on drive-thru service. FEP partners with franchisees and franchisors. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the new agreement, FEP will continue to move forward with 7 Crew’s existing development agreement with 7 Brew. This includes the opening of more than 200 new locations while working with 50 locations that are currently open. Regarding the deal, FEP said that 7 Brew “stood out as a differentiated, category-defining brand. “We are thrilled to have FEP join the 7 Brew family,” said John Davidson, CEO of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee. “We truly look forward to the new partnership.” When it comes to growth, 7 Brew expanded from 14 units in 2021 to more than 460 locations in 2025 and FEP said it is the fastest-growing coffee brand in the United States. Based in New York, FEP reports that it has $1 billion of committed capital for growth, acquisitions, succession, and estate planning, along with other strategic business opportunities. “This partnership with Franchise Equity Partners marks an exciting new chapter for 7 Crew and the 7 Brew brand,” said Kendra Burris, CEO of 7 Crew. “FEP brings not only capital but also deep operational expertise, a long-term vision, and an alignment with our commitment to our employees and customers. With a new investment injection for expansion, Burris said that 7 Brew plans to “accelerate development” in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. “From the beginning, it was clear that 7 Brew and 7 Crew align perfectly with our strategy of investing in outstanding operators of category-defining brands,” said David O’Donnell, managing director, head of investments at FEP. “We’re thrilled to partner with Kendra and her team as we help scale 7 Crew’s development to more than 200 new stands over the next five years.” Existing investors, Masked Rider Capital**,** a Lubbock, Texas-based family office, and Red Sky Holdings, a real estate development firm, will retain significant equity stakes. FEB said this provides continuity as the business enters its next phase of growth. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel to 7 Crew. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP served as legal counsel to FEP. Financing for the transaction was provided by investment funds and accounts managed by HPS Investment Partners. ## Entities - Restaurants (sector) - unit expansion (topic) - Franchise Magazine USA (publication) - private equity (topic) - Andrew Carlo (person) - coffee franchise (topic) - 7 Brew (company) - Franchise Equity Partners (investor) - HPS Investment Partners (investor) - David O'Donnell (person) - Franchise Equity Partners acquisition of 7 Crew (deal) - Franchise Equity Partners investment in 7 Brew (deal) --- Originally reported by Andrew Carlo, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/fep-pours-heavy-into-7-brew-coffee-franchise/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d30af062-ba4d-47ec-a08a-a885a6dc275a).