7 Brew is On a Growth Run for the Record Books
7 Brew accelerates growth with 281 new locations added in 2025, asserting its place among top QSR developers.
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7 Brew has experienced rapid growth, opening 281 locations in 2025, reaching a total of 604 units. The franchise projects an additional 437 new outlets in 2026, reinforcing its presence, particularly in Texas, Florida, and Illinois. Its store-level performance showed strong sales figures, averaging over $2.6 million across its units.
Why It Matters
This growth trajectory suggests potential territory constraints for new franchisees in major states, as 7 Brew's strong sales performance could affect competitive positioning within the QSR space.
7 Brew has experienced significant growth, recording the opening of 281 new locations in 2025, marking a remarkable acceleration compared to previous years, where it opened 141 units in 2024 and 140 in 2023. The chain, which originated in Rogers, Arkansas, was founded in 2017 and only had 14 stores at the start of 2022. By the end of 2025, it had expanded to 602 locations, reflecting a 4,200 percent increase in just a few years. The development in 2025 was entirely franchised, as the corporate unit count remained unchanged at 24 after expansion in earlier years.
The company’s growth strategy appears robust, with 437 additional franchised locations projected for 2026. The planned openings are spread across key markets, with targets of 41 in Texas, 35 in Florida, and 30 each in Illinois and Georgia. Notably, 7 Brew has signed 18 franchise agreements without having opened the designated stores yet.
Throughout 2025, 7 Brew's performance metrics indicated strong system health, with average annual total sales for 320 locations (23 corporate and 297 franchised) reaching $2.658 million. Median sales stood at $2.569 million, while the top-performing store achieved $6.366 million in sales. Comparatively, 7 Brew’s average annual sales significantly outpace those of industry competitors such as Starbucks and Dutch Bros.
