What Is 7 Brew? The Drive-Thru Coffee Chain Explained
7 Brew grew from one Arkansas stand in 2017 to more than 900 drive-thrus. Here is how it works and why people line up for it.
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7 Brew in brief
| Founded | 2017, first stand in Rogers, Arkansas |
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| Headquarters | Springdale, Arkansas |
| Format | Drive-thru stands, most with lanes on both sides |
| Size | 942 stands in 38 states on the official locator (October 2026) |
| Menu | Coffee, 7 Energy, 7 Fizz sodas, teas, lemonades, smoothies, shakes |
| App | Launched August 2026 with order-ahead and rewards |
How a 7 Brew stand works
A 7 Brew stand is a small building designed only for the drive-thru. Staff, called Brewistas, often walk out to cars with tablets to take orders so the line keeps moving, and drinks are handed out at the window. Stands are known for loud music, upbeat staff and a menu built around customization rather than a long list of fixed drinks.
The menu concept
The board is short: the 7 Originals, classic coffee, 7 Energy, 7 Fizz sodas, teas and matcha, lemonades, smoothies and shakes. The variety comes from flavors, milks, sweetness levels and toppings, which 7 Brew says adds up to more than 20,000 combinations.
How 7 Brew grew
- 2017: the first stand opens in Rogers, Arkansas.
- 2023: franchising begins.
- 2024: Blackstone makes a growth investment, and the chain ends the year with more than 300 stands.
- 2025: the 500th stand opens in Toms River, New Jersey.
- June 2026: the 777th stand opens.
- August 2026: the first mobile app launches, and 7 Brew coffee and energy drinks arrive at Walmart.
- October 2026: the official locator lists 942 stands in 38 states.
Where to find 7 Brew
Texas has the most stands, followed by Florida, Ohio and Missouri. See every state in the locations guide.
What Is 7 Brew FAQ
Is 7 Brew a franchise?
Yes. 7 Brew sells franchises to multi-unit operators. See the franchise cost guide.
What does 7 Brew stand for?
7 Brew has not published an official meaning for the name. The menu is built around seven signature drinks, the 7 Originals, and the number seven shows up in its promotions, like Jackpot Day.
Who owns 7 Brew?
7 Brew is a private company based in Springdale, Arkansas. Blackstone made a growth equity investment in 2024.