7 Brew Outbids Dutch Bros in $143M Offer to Acquire Former Salad and Go Locations
In a recent auction, 7 Brew outbid Dutch Bros with a $143 million offer for 73 former Salad and Go locations. The salad chain filed for bankruptcy earlier this year and has since closed all remaining units. While Dutch Bros had previously agreed to purchase up to 65 of these sites for $105 million, it is now positioned as the backup bidder after concerns were raised about its exclusive agreement with landlords. The acquisition would significantly boost 7 Brew's expansion efforts. The chain recently opened its 777th drive-thru location and aims to surpass 1,000 units this year. Adding these Salad and Go locations could bring it closer in size to Dutch Bros, which had nearly 1,200 units as of Q2 2026. The bid is split into two groups: $125 million for 49 sites at over $2.5 million per restaurant, and an additional $18 million for 24 more locations at around $750,000 each. Dutch Bros' offer was below this price point.
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