A spoonful of sugar and kindness too? 7 Brewingdrive-thru coffee shop, which is opening locations across the U.S., cuts the ribbon on its stand at 800 N. 14th St. in Leesburg on Feb. 28.
The caffeine company wants locals to think they’re adding a little something extra to their fast-casual experience. Online reviews back up 7 Brew’s claim that it puts a premium on customer service. Reddit users praised the brand for training employees to explain how their coffee drinks are made.
“7 Brew Coffee creates high quality coffee with excellent taste” The best roast said in his review. “We tried a slightly convoluted vanilla and soy milk latte, the taste was great. Some popular reviews from other customers say that it is “better than Starbucks” and that they will “never buy coffee anywhere else again.”
According to its website, “7 Brew is so much more than just a coffee shop. It’s a concept of cultivating friendliness and joy with every drink—through our service, speed, quality, energy and atmosphere. It’s contagious and changing the drive-thru coffee industry.”
Modern York-based asset manager Black stone announced plans on Feb. 14 to invest in 7 Brew Coffee as part of a plan to support the drive-thru beverage company quickly expand across the U.S., the Fayetteville Flyer reported.
7 Brew first opened as a single coffee shop in Rogers, Arkansas, in 2017. The company, now headquartered in downtown Fayetteville, has since expanded to 190 locations in 26 states and was recently named a QSR Magazine Breakthrough brand 2023.
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Jimmy John Liautaud, founder Jimmy John’s Sandwichesselling shareholder in the transaction, said in a press release: “I am truly honored that my mentor, the legendary Jamie Coulter (behind schedule founder of Lone Star Steakhouse), asked me to support launch a franchise for this unique brand. I am confident that the Brew Crew, management and Blackstone will continue to drive exponential growth.”
In a press release, 7 Brew said the franchisee believes joy is contagious and that prioritizing these values high throughout the company is changing the drive-thru coffee industry.
To show their community spirit, 7 Brew will present a check for $1,500. Leesburg Humane Society during the upcoming ribbon cutting on February 28th at 10:00 AM
In behind schedule 2023, 7 Brew Leesburg began construction on the top of the building at St. Paul Catholic Church.
The recent franchise plans to host a Swag Day on March 2, where customers who purchase a vast drink will receive a free 7 Brew T-shirt.