7 Brew Coffee

What 7 Brew Coffee does

7 Brew Coffee is a privately held drive-thru beverage franchise operator headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, operating as Brew Culture, LLC. Founded in 2017, the company has scaled from 7 stands in 2020 to over 738 drive-thru locations across 38 states by mid-2026, serving more than 1 million handcrafted drinks per day. Its core technology is a double drive-thru lane infrastructure housed in modular-built stands, supplied exclusively by Creative Modular Construction (CMC), which enables rapid unit deployment at scale. The product portfolio spans nine customizable categories — 7 Originals, 7 Classics, 7 Energy, 7 Fizz Sodas, Teas/Chai/Matcha, Lemonades, Smoothies, Shakes, and rotating Featured Drinks — with more than 20,000 possible drink combinations including caffeine-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free options.

7 Brew monetizes primarily as a franchisor: it charges royalties, advertising contributions, and initial franchise fees on a network of franchisee-operated stands led by large multi-unit operators including Flynn Group LP (160-unit deal), WJ Partners/Piedmont Beverage Co. (100-unit Southeast build), Franchise Equity Partners/7 Crew (200+ units across TX/FL/OK/NM), and Northern Shore Capital-backed Texas Coffee Partners (15 units). Average per-store sales reached $2.658M in 2025 and total system sales hit $1.2B, up from $500M in 2024. Secondary revenue streams include ready-to-drink canned coffee launched at Walmart in Arkansas in March 2026, branded merchandise and gift cards through shop7brew.com, and a 7 Brew Rewards loyalty program (100 points per drink, 1,000 points redeemable for a free drink).

The company completed a minority investment from Blackstone Inc. in February 2024, acquired its second-largest franchisee 7 Crew in 2025, and has professionalized its executive bench in 2024-2025 with first-ever C-suite hires including a Chief Supply Officer recruited from Inspire Brands. It has been ranked the fourth-largest coffee concept in the U.S., Yelp's #1 fastest-growing brand (244% YoY consumer interest), and is broadly recognized as the fastest-growing restaurant chain in America.

Name

7 Brew Coffee

Legal name

Brew Culture, LLC

Website

https://7brew.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

7 Brew Coffee is a privately held drive-thru beverage franchisor operating 700+ stands across 38 states, serving over 1 million customized drinks per day through franchisees, with recent expansion into retail packaged goods at Walmart.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee & Beverage (Drive-Thru Franchise)

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Beverages (2080), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Drive-Thru Coffee Stands & Coffee Kiosks (THAFADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Chains & Franchise Cafes (THAFADAB), RTD Coffee Production (Non-Dairy/Non-Alcoholic) (AFAFABAE)

Keywords

• Drive-thru coffee
• Specialty beverages
• Coffee franchise
• Handcrafted drinks
• Ready-to-drink coffee

Headquarters

HQ city

Fayetteville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Franchise Sales: 7 Brew operates primarily as a franchisor with 700+ franchisee-operated drive-thru stands across 38 states. Average annual per-store sales of $2.658 million in 2025, with total system sales reaching $1.2 billion in 2025 (up from $500 million in 2024). The company serves over 1 million drinks per day through its franchise network.
2. Retail Packaged Goods: Launched ready-to-drink canned coffee at Walmart locations in Arkansas in March 2026. Three flavors: Blondie chilled espresso breve, Brunette brownie chilled espresso mocha, and Banana bread chilled espresso breve. 11-oz cans priced at $2.98 each. This marks 7 Brew's entry into retail packaged goods.
3. Gift Cards: Gift cards available at all 7 Brew locations through drive-thru or walk-up window, and online at shop7brew.com. No expiration date on gift cards.
4. Merchandise Sales: Online merchandise store at shop7brew.com selling branded apparel and accessories. Seasonal merch drops include summer collections with items ranging from Small to 3XL. Orders $75+ ship free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

7 Brew Coffee operates a franchise network of drive-thru-only beverage stands selling handcrafted, highly customized coffee, espresso, energy, tea, lemonade, smoothie, and shake drinks across nine branded menu categories. Drinks are available in over 20,000 flavor and customization combinations (including caffeine-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and half-caff variants), served via the chain's signature double drive-thru lanes. The company also sells 7 Brew branded merchandise online at shop7brew.com and ready-to-drink canned coffee at Walmart.

Product overview

7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee is a beverage brand operating a drive-thru-only coffee and drinks franchise model. The core offering consists of handcrafted drinks across nine main categories: 7 Originals (signature drinks), 7 Classics (espresso drinks), 7 Energy (energy drinks), 7 Fizz Sodas, Teas/Chai/Matcha, Lemonades, Smoothies, and Shakes, plus rotating Featured Drinks. The company differentiates through extreme customization with over 20,000 possible drink combinations. In 2026, 7 Brew expanded into retail packaged goods with Ready-to-Drink canned coffee sold at Walmart. The company also operates the 7 Brew Rewards loyalty program and is developing a mobile app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 7 Originals Fan-favorite signature drinks that started the 7 Brew brand, handcrafted to order.
• 7 Classics Classic coffee shop staples including Latte, Mocha, Macchiato, Breve, Cappuccino, Americano, and Cold Brew, made to customer specifications.
• 7 Energy Signature 7 Brew energy drink available in Original and Sugar-Free variants, customizable with any flavor.
• 7 Fizz Sodas Handcrafted, caffeine-free soda with customizable flavor options for non-caffeinated variety seekers.
• Teas, Chai & Matcha House-blended tea beverages, chai lattes, and exclusive matcha drinks, all customizable.
• Lemonades Sweet-tart lemonade beverages that stand alone or pair with any 7 Brew flavor for custom creations.
• Smoothies Fruit smoothies blended to customer preference with any flavor choice.
• Shakes Creamy handcrafted shakes with endless flavor options extending beyond classic shake varieties.
• Featured Drinks Monthly rotating specialty drinks created seasonally, featuring limited-time flavors and combinations.
• Ready-to-Drink Canned Coffee Packaged canned coffee for retail sale at Walmart, launched March 2026 in three flavors as 7 Brew's first retail packaged-goods product.
• 7 Brew Rewards Customer loyalty program where members earn 100 points per drink purchased; 1,000 points redeemable for a free drink of any size, plus birthday rewards.
• 7 Brew Branded Merchandise Branded apparel and accessories sold through shop7brew.com, including seasonal collections with sizes S-3XL and free shipping on orders $75+.

Quantifiable outcome

• 244% year-over-year growth in consumer interest per Yelp's Fastest Growing Brands 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Hulu Get Real HouseminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 20267 Brew was a brand partner in Hulu's second annual Get Real House event, a reality TV crossover experience featuring stars from multiple unscripted shows. This marked the first time brands were incorporated as active participants.
• Walmart (Arkansas)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 March 20267 Brew launched ready-to-drink canned coffee at Walmart locations across Arkansas, marking its entry into retail packaged goods. Products include Blondie, Brunette Brownie, and Banana Bread flavors at $2.98 per 11-oz can, sold exclusively at Walmart.
• Creative Modular Construction (CMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Creative Modular Construction serves as the exclusive modular builder for 7 Brew's rapid national expansion toward 600+ stores. Club 37 LLC, owned by co-founder Ron Crume and holding 50% ownership in CMC, moved to assume operational control following a lawsuit alleging over $2M embezzlement by partner Lee Loveall.
• Flynn Group LPflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 November 20257 Brew signed a deal with Flynn Group LP to add 160 locations. Flynn Group operates over 2,900 businesses including Applebee's, Taco Bell, and Wendy's, with a new division focused on scaling emerging brands like 7 Brew.
• Children's Miracle Network HospitalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner7 Brew's Brew Crew Cultivates Kindness by serving local and national organizations including Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the new Cultivate Kindness Foundation (501c3).

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dutch Bros Coffee: Dutch Bros is the closest direct peer — a drive-thru coffee chain with a similar franchise/company-operated mix, comparable menu (espresso, energy, smoothies) and aggressive unit growth across the U.S. Its public listing provides a useful valuation benchmark for 7 Brew.
• Scooter's Coffee: Scooter's is a franchise-based drive-thru coffee chain with a similar emphasis on speed, handcrafted espresso drinks and rapid multi-unit expansion — a direct competitor for both consumers and franchisee operators in the Midwest and South.
• Black Rock Coffee Bar: Black Rock is a drive-thru and walk-up specialty coffee franchise scaling rapidly across the Western U.S. with comparable espresso, energy and smoothie menus — a like-for-like direct competitor for both customers and franchisee capital.
• The Human Bean: The Human Bean is a drive-thru coffee franchise with a similar rural-to-suburban footprint, espresso-forward menu, and aggressive unit-growth playbook — overlapping substantially with 7 Brew's value-conscious customer base.
• Biggby Coffee: Biggby is a franchise coffee chain (cafe + drive-thru mix) competing for similar franchisees and consumer occasions. Comparable menu, customization emphasis, and franchise-led growth model.
• PJ's Coffee: PJ's is a specialty coffee franchise (cafe + drive-thru) with comparable espresso-forward menu and franchise-led growth — a direct competitor for franchisee capital and consumer occasions, particularly across the Southeast where 7 Brew is also expanding.

Broad incumbents

• Starbucks: Starbucks is the dominant U.S. coffee chain and the broad incumbent 7 Brew is taking share from. Comparable espresso, energy (Refreshers/Frappuccino) and RTD product lines, with overlapping drive-thru trade areas.
• Dunkin': Dunkin' is the largest U.S. drive-thru coffee chain and a broad incumbent competitor. Heavy overlap in the morning drive-thru daypart, customization, espresso and RTD (Dunkin' cold brew cans at retail) — same category, far larger scale.
• Krispy Kreme: Krispy Kreme is a publicly traded, multi-format food/beverage franchise with comparable drive-thru and retail packaged goods (RTD) channels. Useful as a comparable for franchise economics and CPG expansion, though it sits in a different core category.

Emerging players

• Cotti Coffee: Cotti is a fast-growing Chinese drive-thru coffee chain using a similar small-format, high-throughput, low-price model. Operates primarily outside the U.S. but represents the same emerging 'drive-thru coffee at scale' playbook globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/7BrewCoffee
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCUcpbYFnHJF65Sn29LfflYQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/7brewcoffee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/7-brew-coffee
• Instagraminstagram.com/7brewcoffee
• TikToktiktok.com/@7brewcoffee

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors6 records

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M&A

Investments

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