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]

7 Brew Coffee
IndustryRestaurant
GenreCoffeehouse
Founded2017, 8 years ago in Rogers, Arkansas
FounderRon Crume[1]
Number of locations
500 (2025)
Area served
United States
Products
  • Coffee
  • energy drinks
  • sparkling water
  • lemonade
  • tea
  • smoothies
  • milkshakes
Website7brew.com

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

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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

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References

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  1. 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
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Canham-Clyne, Aneurin (October 14, 2025). "7 Brew hits 500 store mark | Restaurant Dive". www.restaurantdive.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Blackstone Announces Growth Investment in 7 Brew". Blackstone (Press release). February 14, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 Wentland, Emilee (October 3, 2025). "Franchise Equity Partners Invests in Large 7 Brew Franchisee". franchisetimes.com. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  6. "7 Brew Announces Partnership with Dude Perfect". Business Wire (Press release). September 24, 2025. Archived from the original on September 26, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
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