7 Brew plans first New Braunfels coffee stand on Texas 46

Coffee chain 7 Brew is preparing to enter New Braunfels with a location at 132 TX-46, extending its presence in the San Antonio area. The planned stand will be the Arkansas-based franchise’s first in the Hill Country city, adding another community to its expanding local footprint.

The company has not announced when the New Braunfels location will begin serving customers. A filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation lists a planned construction start in February 2027 and completion in early June. Those dates provide an indication of the building schedule, but state filing timelines can change and do not establish an opening date.

The project follows a relatively recent arrival in the San Antonio market. 7 Brew opened its first area shop in 2023 and has since added eight more stands. Among them is the location at 9219 Potranco Rd., which opened in June as the chain’s 777th location. A Castroville outpost is also planned as the business expands beyond San Antonio.

Texas is the company’s largest market by a substantial margin. Its growth there puts it in competition with Arizona-based Dutch Bros. Across the United States, 7 Brew ranks among the fastest-growing chains, using a store format built around quick service and a relatively straightforward construction process.

That format replaces the lounge-style dining rooms found at many competing coffee shops with twin drive-thrus. The emphasis on serving customers through two drive-thru lanes is a defining feature of the franchise, whose stands are designed to be built quickly.

The chain’s name reflects a much smaller menu than the one it offers now. Founder Ron Crume started with seven signature drinks in 2017, keeping the selection simple. Those original iced offerings included the Blondie, a breve flavored with vanilla and caramel, and Banana Bread, a hazelnut mocha inspired by the baked good.

Nearly a decade later, customers can choose from more than 20,000 drink variations. The menu spans coffee, infused energy drinks, tea and soda, alongside tropical smoothies and rich shakes. Seasonal drinks are also part of the selection, including tiramisu cold brew.

For New Braunfels, the next steps remain tied to the proposed construction schedule. Although 7 Brew has a reputation for fast builds, the company has yet to confirm further details about the stand’s debut. A representative did not immediately respond to a request for more information.