Franchising

7 Brew Drive-Thru opening 200 locations

Photo: 7 Brew

September 16, 2025

Franchise Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest franchisee of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, in a deal aimed at fueling the brand's growth. The private investment firm announced Tuesday a development agreement that includes opening more than 200 7 Brew stands across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

The agreement will build upon 7 Crew's current operations of 50 stands. FEP, which focuses on long-term partnerships with franchise operators, said it selected 7 Brew for its "differentiated, category-defining" brand and impressive growth, which saw the company expand from 14 locations in 2021 to over 460 in 2025.

"From the beginning, it was clear that 7 Brew and 7 Crew align perfectly with our strategy of investing in outstanding operators," David O'Donnell, managing director for FEP, said in a company press release. "We're thrilled to partner with Kendra and her team as we help scale 7 Crew's development to more than 200 new stands over the next five years."

Kendra Burris, 7 Crew CEO, said the partnership with FEP will accelerate their expansion while reinforcing the company's "people-first" culture.

Existing investors, including Masked Rider Capital and Red Sky Holdings, will retain significant equity stakes. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.