US drive-thru coffee competition enters new phase as Dutch Bros acquires rival

The Arkansas-based operator is in pole position to extend its market lead in the booming US drive-thru coffee shop segment after announcing its first M&A deal 

A Clutch Coffee Bar outlet in North Carolina | Photo credit: Clutch Coffee Bar/Facebook

The Arkansas-based operator is in pole position to extend its market lead in the booming US drive-thru coffee shop segment after announcing its first M&A deal

Arizona-based Dutch Bros has stolen a march on its US drive-thru coffee shop rivals after agreeing a deal to acquire one of its competitors.

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