7 Brew Drive-Thru opening 200 locationsPhoto: 7 BrewSeptember 16, 2025Franchise Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in 7 Crew, the second-largest franchisee of 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee, in a deal aimed at fueling the brand's growth. The private investment firm announced Tuesday a development agreement that includes opening more than 200 7 Brew stands across Texas, Florida, Oklahoma and New Mexico. FEP, which focuses on long-term partnerships with franchise operators, said it selected 7 Brew for its "differentiated, category-defining" brand and impressive growth, which saw the company expand from 14 locations in 2021 to over 460 in 2025. "We're thrilled to partner with Kendra and her team as we help scale 7 Crew's development to more than 200 new stands over the next five years." Kendra Burris, 7 Crew CEO, said the partnership with FEP will accelerate their expansion while reinforcing the company's "people-first" culture.