Coffee chain 7 Brew plans 60+ Twin Cities locations; first four revealed
By: Christine Schuster (Bring Me The News)
The tariffs don't seem to be impairing expansion of coffee franchises.
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Arkansas-born coffee company 7 Brew is headed to the Twin Cities with hopes to open more than 60 locations by 2030.
The drive-thru-only chain, founded in 2017, is best known for its original coffee blends, but also serves energy drinks, smoothies, teas, customizable sodas and other drinks.
In announcing the Minnesota expansion, 7 Brew said four locations will open in the Twin Cities soon with grand openings expected later this year and into 2026.
Those locations are:
- 155th St. West & Pilot Knob Rd., Apple Valley
- 935 County Rd. E., Vadnais Heights
- 17475 State Hwy. 7, Minnetonka
- 2982 White Bear Ave., Maplewood
Kentucky-based Glow Brands, the leading franchisee of Planet Fitness and 7 Brew, is behind the company's Minnesota expansion via Twin Cities franchisee Kueber Coffee Minnesota LLC.
In a statement, Rick Kueber, chief executive officer of Kueber Coffee Minnesota, said 7 Brew's rapid growth across the country is tied to the "energy and investment" the chain brings to communities.
"We’re extremely confident the Twin Cities are home to a large and growing community of current and future 7 Brew fans," Kueber said.
Drive-thru chain 7 Brew Coffee is brewing up a major Minnesota expansion. Photo courtesy of 7 Brew.
Each 7 Brew "stand" is 510-square-feet and features a drive-thru on each side, which the company says shortens wait times and promotes "superior customer service."
The chain isn't the only drive-through-only coffee company charting a Minnesota expansion. Nebraska-based Scooter's Coffee has also targeted the Twin Cities for major expansion in recent years.
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At least we can enjoy coffee while listening to the economic doom & gloom.
I've never really understood people who have an obsession with coffee. Its a harmless hobby though.
I do Maxwell House or Folgers and its just fine.
There is a difference between a coffee drink and an espresso drink. That probably is part of it. The other part is the 'bling' that Starbucks, et. al. add to make the variety of sugary, colorful drinks.
I stick with a latte made with unsweetened almond milk. Normally, I make it myself and just pour cool almond milk in after the espresso shots. Simple, tastes great and does the trick.
As long as the tariffs continue, especially the 50% tariff on Brazil, coffee bean costs to providers will be higher and they will pass the costs on to consumers.
This is inevitable.
Both caffeine and coffee flavors are synthesized and produced on an industrial scale. Since natural coffee has such a complex flavor profile, it's doubtful that synthesized flavors can totally replace coffee beans. But don't be surprised if more synthetic coffee drinks begin appearing on the market.
When prices skyrocket on a product that does indeed open up possibilities for an alternative product.