- Dutch Bros opened its first walk-up-only location near the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, eliminating drive-thru lanes entirely.
- The Los Angeles location achieved the chain's highest sales volume through May, prompting Dutch Bros to consider further walk-up expansion in densely populated urban areas.
- The new model represents a major shift for the Oregon-based coffee chain, which historically generates about 85 percent of its business from drive-thrus.
- Dutch Bros aims to nearly double its current footprint of 1,285 U.S. locations to 2,029 shops by 2029, aided by strategic real estate acquisitions.
- The company reported strong second-quarter financial results, with revenue rising 32 percent to $550.9 million and profits increasing 46 percent to $37.4 million.
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