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Dutch Bros. Coffee

Marketing

The drive-thru coffee war is coming to the grocery store

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 10, 2026

7 Brew just launched ready-to-drink coffee in Walmart stores across the country, while burgeoning rival Dutch Bros has been selling creamers and other items in retail shops for months.

Financing

Dutch Bros' first Los Angeles location has everything but the drive-thru

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2026

The beverage chain’s “walk-thru” shop near the University of Southern California campus could demonstrate its ability to work in more urban markets. That could change the chain’s growth potential.

Financing

Dutch Bros' acquisition of Clutch Coffee wasn't its first deal, and won't be its last

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2026

The drive-thru beverage chain is always looking for conversion opportunities as it pushes its rapid expansion strategy. The company wants 2,029 restaurants by 2029.

Operations

Drive-thru coffee giant Dutch Bros to acquire 20-unit Clutch Coffee Bar

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 14, 2026

The move will give the rapidly growing Dutch Bros more of a foothold in the Carolinas as it pushes to reach 2,029 units by 2029.

Leadership

Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone is the 2026 Restaurant Leader of the Year

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 09, 2026

The chief executive of the drive-thru coffee chain has helped kickstart the company’s growth while establishing beverages as one of the industry’s hottest sectors.

Financing

Dutch Bros sales are growing, and now the chain plans to add food

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 06, 2025

The drive-thru beverage chain has an expanded food menu in 160 locations and plans to roll it out to the rest of the system next year. It’s all designed to sell more beverages.

Financing

Dutch Bros stock soars after another strong quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2025

The drive-thru coffee chain’s same-store sales rose 6.1% and the company raised expectations for the year, sending its stock up as much as 20%.

Financing

Dutch Bros wants to sell more food to sell more beverages

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 05, 2025

The drive-thru beverage chain’s expanded menu test is now in 32 locations. While it comes with a lower profit, the company believes it can capture more beverage occasions. But it won’t mess up operations.

Financing

How Dutch Bros cracked the code on new market openings

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2025

The drive-thru beverage chain is expanding rapidly into new markets. Advertising and pacing of store openings have helped those markets generate strong sales.

Financing

Fast-growing Dutch Bros has another bullish quarter

By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2025

The drive-thru beverage chain’s sales and traffic increased, despite tough comparisons, as its stores in new markets continue to thrive. And it doesn’t fear economic uncertainty.

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