Guest Contributors

7 Brew Coffee’s explosive expansion is driving strong traffic growth per location, outpacing rivals and reshaping the drive-thru coffee market.

Dutch Bros is targeting the morning daypart to boost same-store growth. By expanding its food menu, the brand aims to capture the breakfast demand currently led by Dunkin’ and Starbucks.

Foot traffic trends in the luxury and thrift spaces reveal bifurcation and a shifting audience profile. The data points to a season defined by both value-seeking behavior and sustained premium demand.