7 Brew Purchases 63 Former Salad and Go Sites
The drive-thru coffee chain secured the locations in a bankruptcy auction for $123 million.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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7 Brew finalized the purchase of 63 former Salad and Go locations for $123 million following a court-approved bankruptcy proceeding. The acquisition allows the coffee chain to expand its footprint in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
Why it matters
This strategic acquisition helps 7 Brew rapidly grow its physical presence in four key states by absorbing established real estate. It outbid competitor Dutch Bros, which had submitted a $105 million offer for the same group of properties.
The deal includes 36 locations in Arizona, 19 in Texas, 3 in Nevada, and 5 in Oklahoma. 7 Brew currently operates more than 900 locations across 38 states.
The players
7 Brew
A drive-thru coffee chain that currently operates over 900 locations throughout 38 states.
Salad and Go
A restaurant chain that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed all locations in August 2026.
Dutch Bros
A publicly traded drive-thru coffee company that competed in the bankruptcy auction for the Salad and Go properties.
Beyond Salt and Pepper LLC
The entity that purchased the intellectual property and branding assets of Salad and Go.
The details
Salad and Go filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and shuttered all of its sites on August 5. While 7 Brew secured the bulk of the portfolio, 34 additional sites were sold to other buyers at a separate auction, and intellectual property rights were acquired by Beyond Salt and Pepper LLC.
Timeline
August 5, 2026: Salad and Go closed all locations.
Early October 2026: A separate auction occurred for remaining Salad and Go sites.
October 27, 2026: 7 Brew finalized the purchase of 63 sites.
Market Landscape
This deal underscores the ongoing consolidation in the quick-service restaurant industry as established players aggressively bid for prime drive-thru real estate. It signals a move by 7 Brew to capture market share from competitors like Dutch Bros by utilizing bankruptcy proceedings for rapid expansion.
Customers in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma may soon see new coffee options as 7 Brew prepares these locations for potential reopening. The change marks the end of the original Salad and Go brand presence in those specific sites.
The takeaway
Business expansion can often occur through the purchase of distressed assets from bankrupt competitors. Investors and customers should monitor local developments to see how quickly these acquired sites are converted into new operating businesses.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AZ Central.
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