Dutch Bros news and trends

Restaurant Customers Prioritize Cost Savings Over Convenience Amid Inflation

January 09, 2023
Some Report Drive-Thru Gains, Others See Weakness
Dutch Bros, Starbucks Report Drive-Thru Gains While McDonald’s Sees Weakness
ResTech // November 10, 2022

Across the restaurant industry, brands including Dutch Bros and Starbucks are seeing their drive-thru sales increase, with the stark exception of quick-service restaurant (QSR) giant McDonald’s, a leader in the drive-thru space. McDonald’s, which as of 2019 had more than 20,000 drive-thru locations around the...

Today in Food Commerce: IHOP Prepares for Loyalty Launch; Dutch Bros Looks to Stored Value
Commerce // March 02, 2022

Today in food commerce, Applebee’s parent company Dine Brands invests in on- and off-premise digital technologies, and Dutch Bros. looks to maximize value from its rewards program members. Plus, Gopuff expands its presence in France. Dine Brands Gears up for IHOP Loyalty Launch With Tech...

Dutch Bros Aims to Leverage Stored-Value Payments to Drive Loyalty
Loyalty & Rewards // March 02, 2022

As Dutch Bros. looks to convert its regular customers into super fans, the company is leveraging stored-value features to remove friction from the experience. The Grant Pass, Oregon-based drive-thru coffee shop chain, which has over 500 locations across 13 states, is turning its focus to...

Restaurant Roundup: Brands Turn to Off-Premise Formats to Boost Profit Margins
Restaurant innovation // January 14, 2022

As restaurants look to boost their digital sales in 2022, some major brands are developing new restaurant formats with a focus on off-premise sales. For instance, at the 2022 ICR Conference this week, fast-casual chain Shake Shack discussed plans to try out drive-thru locations without...

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Coffee QSR Dutch Bros Enlists JPMorgan, BoA, Barclays And Others As Managers For Proposed IPO

August 22, 2021
Coffee shop Dutch Bros has announced it has filed for a registration statement for an initial public offering (IPO), a press release says. Dutch Bros was founded in 1992, and offers espresso beverages along with other various hot and cold beverages. The release says the number of shares to be offered has not been determined, […]