Analysis: Can 7 Brew close the gap on its US drive-thru rivals in 2026?

The Arkansas-based operator courted significant private equity backing and expanded its C-suite to achieve remarkable outlet growth last year. 7 Brew now looks set to make further gains across the vast US South over the next 12 months – but it has several formidable competitors on its tail

Fast-growing coffee chain 7 Brew has entered 2026 on a high after opening hundreds of new stores at a pace that could see it become the dominant US drive-thru coffee player by the end of the year.