Coffee Chain Is Currently Outperforming Starbucks and Dunkin'

Dutch Bros. coffee shops are probably in eastern states where you live. Because the chain is already widespread in the West and fast expanding

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Dutch Bros.' current sales data and comparisons to Starbucks and Dunkin', the nation's two largest coffee chains, reflect the narrative of this chain's success

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According to The San Joaquin Valley Sun, Dutch Bros. has over 470 sites and more coming. Dutch Bros. established its first Texas branch earlier

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this year, but Placer.ai reports that the business intends to have 100 in Texas by 2023. Dutch Bros. stores are most prevalent on the West Coast,

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Dutch Bros. did well before COVID-19, but they didn't threaten Starbucks or Dunkin'. In April 2020, weeks into the pandemic,

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This slight decline was attributable to the chain's well-established drive-thru business model, which minimized customer contact. Dutch Bros.

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Not a pandemic fluke, Dutch Bros. outperformed Dunkin' and Starbucks. The chain still outperforms giants. According to Placer.ai,

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Dutch Bros. has more locations, stronger same-store sales, and more customer loyalty. According to Placer.ai, Dutch Bros. store visits increased 112%

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Dutch Bros. has only been publicly traded for a few weeks, but its IPO suggests it could capture even more of the fast-food coffee market

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Dutch Bros. began its initial public offering on September 15 with 24.2 million shares at $23, according to a news release.

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