by Malcolm Butler
Ruston Mayor Ronny Walker confirmed for the Lincoln Parish Journal that the popular drive-thru coffee franchise 7 Brew is building a location off the I-20 Tech exit adjacent to Starbucks.
For decades, Burt’s Chevron was located on that site but had stood vacant for a number of years.
The building was leveled recently and now the foundation for 7 Brew is about to be poured. Walker was not able to provide a timeline and repeated attempts to reach representatives of the franchise group have been unsuccessful.
However, Walker confirmed the franchise which began in Rogers, Arkansas, will make Ruston home.
“It’s a very, very popular coffee shop,” said Walker. “I believe it is going to be a double lane instead of a single lane, although I’m not 100 percent sure of that. It’s just one more new business that is coming to our city.”
7 Brew’s menu includes the “7 Original” coffees as well as classics such as latte’s, mocha’s and cold brews as well as teas, lemonades and smoothies. It also includes varieties such as 7 Fizz (sparkling water infused with flavors) and 7 Energy (energy drinks infused with flavors).
According to 7brew.com, the franchise “was born from a desire to change drive-thru coffee into a fun, mind-blowing experience for everyone. We dreamed of serving premium coffee in record time and making new friends while we’re at it. The dream came alive with our first “stand” in Rogers, AR and our 7 original coffees.
“Today, we’re cranking out all kinds of custom-hand crafted drinks in different locations throughout the country. 7 Brew is so much more than just a coffee stand. It’s the concept of cultivating kindness and joy with every drink – through our service, speed, quality, energy and atmosphere. It’s contagious and it’s changing the drive-thru coffee industry.”
