7 Brew and the Drive-Thru Revolution EP:22

16/10/2025 27 min
7 Brew and the Drive-Thru Revolution EP:22

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The Rise of Drive-Thru Coffee Chains (What It Means for Indie Cafés) Sam & Gary unpack the explosive growth of Seven Brew, Dutch Bros, Black Rock Coffee, and Scooters—from double drive-thrus and outside order-takers to loyalty-by-phone and high-energy branding. Why convenience + culture + consistency are winning in 2025, what Starbucks' shifts signal, and how small cafés can still thrive with owner-present hospitality and smart menu ops 🚀Upgrade you coffee game➡️https://friedrichscoffee.com/  ☕️ Own a Cafe?➡️https://www.skool.com/coffee-shop-pros-7971   What you'll learn:  Modern drive-thru playbook (design, staffing, loyalty) How these chains scale so fast (and what actually works) Practical ways independents can respond—and win long-term Why hiring for culture is the real moat Try our premium Origin Stories coffee subscription: https://friedrichscoffee.com/product/limited-reserve-subscription/  • Wholesale coffee for cafés: https://friedrichscoffee.com/wholesale/ • Our café app / order ahead: https://friedrichscoffee.com/order/ • Podcast on Spotify/Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/pulling-shots/id1785396010  #CoffeeShop #DriveThru #SevenBrew #DutchBros #BlackRockCoffee #ScootersCoffee #CafeOwner #Hospitality #CoffeeBusiness #PullingShotsPodcast