7 Brew is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 148 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Coffee & tea.
Also known as 7 Brew Coffee
We’ve been thinking a lot of drive-thru AI lately. McDonald’s, as we reported this week, is back in the game, with a five-unit test of the technology using Google, as part of a broad use of AI in its restaurants.
It would be easy to assume that a brand like Dutch Bros is always looking in its rear-view mirror.
McDonald’s unveiled the next iteration of its business strategy on Monday, called McDonald’s Next, that is aiming to make the company a more consistent destination for a broader subset of consumers.
Chagee’s foray in the U.S. has been a success, at least initially.
Tropical Smoothie Café aims to boost brand awareness with marketing efforts
The fried chicken chain is expanding its CPG footprint by launching two new biscuit mix varieties at major national retailers like Walmart and Kroger.
7 Brew drive-thru chain sees long lines at new locations
The fast-food giant is testing cold brew and flavored foams in select markets as it moves toward a $5 billion annual beverage revenue goal.
At a remodeled Chicago cafe, the proportion of on-premise traffic has doubled as consumers enjoy couches, comfy seating, outlets and warm lighting.
The two coffee giants are locked in an aggressive expansion race, with 7 Brew planning over 400 new locations in 2026 to compete with Dutch Bros' established footprint.
The Arkansas-based coffee chain surged to 602 locations by 2026, fueled entirely by a massive expansion of its franchised footprint over the last two years.
The beverage challenger reports strong same-store sales growth and targets 1,000 locations as it scales alongside industry giants like Dutch Bros and 7 Brew.
The pizza giant is expanding its brand presence by bringing its signature dipping sauce to 7,500 retail locations, including Walmart and Kroger, this summer.
A father-son team has signed a 10-unit development deal to introduce the dirty soda franchise to Colorado Springs as the brand continues its rapid national expansion.
The coffee chain reported its seventh consecutive quarter of transaction growth as it surpasses 1,100 locations through rapid post-pandemic expansion and consistent double-digit revenue increases.
Juice It Up outperformed larger competitors with a 9% sales increase in 2024, expanding its footprint despite a crowded beverage market dominated by massive national chains.
Subway and McDonald’s are expanding their value menus and beverage programs as major fast-food chains compete for price-sensitive consumers through low-cost bundles and new drink lineups.
Starbucks reported growth in fiscal Q2 as North American same-store sales rose 7 percent with significant increases in transactions and delivery services.
When Brian Niccol took over as CEO of Starbucks in 2024, he labeled his comeback plan “Back to Starbucks,” embarking on a months-long strategy to pull the company out of a brutal slump largely by focusing on the chain’s in-store service quality.
McDonald’s is expanding its drink menu with the launch of dirty sodas and Refresher beverages starting May 6.
Technomic data shows fast-casual restaurant sales grew 6% to $77 billion in 2025, though growth rates for the segment are beginning to decelerate.
Fast-casual sales grew 6% in 2025, led by Cava's 22% increase
Franchises had 1.4% median sales growth last year, lower than non-franchised companies.
Technomic Top 500 reports 2.3% sales growth in full-service sector.