Dutch Bros makes second drive-thru acquisition in four months

The US drive-thru market leader currently operates 1,177 outlets across 25 US states and is moving to bolster its company-owned store network in a key growth market

Arizona-based Dutch Bros began the year with the $20m acquisition of North Carolina-based drive-thru rival Clutch Coffee Bar – marking a new phase of competition in the booming US drive-thru coffee market. Four months later, it has signed a deal to add a further 29 sites to its fast-growing store network.