7 Brew Plans New Braunfels Location

A new coffee shop is coming to New Braunfels.

The Arkansas-based chain 7 Brew has filed paperwork with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The documents list 132 TX-46 as the address for the company's first location in the town. The state listing indicates that construction will start in February 2027. The plan calls for work to finish in early June.

7 Brew entered the San Antonio market in 2023. Since then, the company has opened eight additional stores in the region. In June, the brand opened its 777th location nationwide at 9219 Potranco Rd. The company describes this specific store number as a lucky milestone. Texas remains its largest market. The chain currently operates in competition with Dutch Bros, a company based in Arizona.

The brand was founded by Ron Crume in 2017. The original menu featured only seven signature drinks. These included an iced selection called the Blondie, a vanilla and caramel breve, and a hazelnut mocha named Banana Bread. Today, the menu has expanded to more than 20,000 drink variations. The selection includes coffee, energy drinks, sodas, and teas. Seasonal items such as tiramisu cold brew are also on the list.

The company designs its stores to move quickly. It avoids large dining rooms found at many competitors. Instead, it builds locations with two drive-thrus. This format allows for faster construction. A representative for 7 Brew did not return a request for more information on the New Braunfels opening timeline. The state filing provides the current best estimate for when work will begin.

The New Braunfels store will join a growing map of locations in the area. A store in Castroville is also planned for the near future. The expansion continues from the city core into surrounding communities. The company relies on a model that prioritizes speed and simplicity in both ordering and building.