Building on a strong quarterly earnings report, the Tempe-based Dutch Bros Incorporated has announced plans for an aggressive location expansion, with up to 250 shops set to open in 2027.
Founded in 1992 in Grants Pass, Oregon, Dutch Bros has become a coffee shop dynamo with growth primarily in the West and more than 1,200 current outlets.
The expansion plans for next year are building on an aggressive 2026, which is seeing the building and opening of 180 shops.
In comments delivered during the company’s earnings call, Christine Barone remarked: “With record site approvals, growing inbound conversion interest, and increasing real estate availability, we continue to build momentum.”
Added Barone: “We’re now focused on translating that momentum into an accelerated pace of openings.”
Two weeks ago, the chain, which moved its headquarters from Oregon to Arizona last year, announced it was opening three new locations in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana.
Overall net income for the company came in at just over $37.2 million for the third quarter, significantly up from the same quarter in 2025 when the figures stood at $27.3 million.
With a demographic that industry analysts say is importantly fueled by Generation Z and Millennial support, Dutch Bros outlets, including drive-up space, range between 850 to 1,000 square feet and are known for their bold blue color.
November 12, 2026
By Garry Boulard
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