| Industry | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Genre | Coffeehouse |
| Founded | 2017, 8 years ago in Rogers, Arkansas |
| Founder | Ron Crume[1] |
| Num locations | 500 (2025) |
| Area served | United States |
| Products |
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| Website | 7brew.com |
7 Brew Coffee is an American chain of drive-thru only coffeehouses. It was founded in Rogers, Arkansas, in 2017, but has since expanded and now has a presence throughout the United States. The company's name is derived from its original menu including 7 different coffee drinks, but this number has since expanded.[2]
As of October 14, 2025, it has exactly 500 locations nationwide, with each location having an average unit volume of approximately $2 million. The company's president is Chris Dawson,[3] and its CEO is John Davidson as of February 2024.[4]
History
7 Brew was created in 2017, with its first location opening in Rogers, Arkansas.[2]
In 2023, Motley 7 Brew established as a franchise and expanded to over 20 locations by October 2025, supported by investments from private equity groups.[5]
In 2024, the American alternative investment company Blackstone Inc. made a growth equity investment in 7 Brew that allowed it to expand, though it still had about 190 locations nationwide before this point. 7 Brew opened 141 locations throughout 2024 and had a sales increase by 162% to $502 million, ending the year with 321 locations.[3][4][5]
In September 2025, the private investment firm Franchise Equity Firms acquired 7 Crew, 7 Brew's second largest franchisee, which is expected to increase its size by over 200 locations. Taco Bell, Jersey Mike's, and Walmart also started business relations with the company in 2025.[3][5] On September 24, 2025, 7 Brew announced that it would be partnering with American channel Dude Perfect, with plans for appearances in their content as well as a Dude Perfect-themed beverage underway.[6] It opened its 500th location in Toms River, New Jersey, in October 2025. [3]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.franchisetimes.com/franchise_news/emerging-franchise-7-brew-wants-to-change-the-drive-thru-coffee-experience/article_5d16a862-ac8b-11ed-accc-6323b8c2140f.html
- ^ Norman, Lianna (August 21, 2025). "What is 7 Brew? What to know about the coffee, energy drink shop’s wildest flavors". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ Canham-Clyne, Aneurin (October 14, 2025). "7 Brew hits 500 store mark | Restaurant Dive". www.restaurantdive.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ^ "Blackstone Announces Growth Investment in 7 Brew" (Press release). Blackstone. February 14, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ Wentland, Emilee (October 3, 2025). "Franchise Equity Partners Invests in Large 7 Brew Franchisee". franchisetimes.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ^ "7 Brew Announces Partnership with Dude Perfect" (Press release). Business Wire. September 24, 2025. Archived September 26, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 14, 2025.