Scranton Zoning Board Will Review 7 Brew Application
The board will consider a parking variance for a proposed coffee shop at 1008 S. Washington Ave. on October 14.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Brew Team Group LLC has filed an application to construct a 7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop within the South Side Shopping Center. The Scranton Zoning Board is scheduled to review the proposal on October 14.
Why it matters
The developer requires a variance to reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces at the site. Approval would allow the expansion of the franchise into a location currently hosting an underused parking area.
The proposed 7 Brew facility encompasses a 510-square-foot main structure and a 280-square-foot storage building, totaling 790 square feet of development. The franchise currently operates over 800 locations in states outside of Pennsylvania.
The players
Brew Team Group LLC
This development firm is actively pursuing expansion for the 7 Brew coffee franchise across several Pennsylvania municipalities.
Scranton Zoning Board
The local regulatory body is responsible for reviewing and approving land-use variance requests within the city of Scranton.
The details
The project would repurpose existing parking area at 1008 S. Washington Avenue into a dual-lane drive-thru facility with no interior seating. This proposal follows recent development activity by the applicant in Wilkes-Barre Twp. and South Abington Twp.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Scranton Zoning Board meeting for 7 Brew variance
Market Landscape
The proposal mirrors a broader expansion strategy aimed at capturing commuter traffic in high-density corridors already serviced by established chains like Dunkin'. This development highlights the intensifying competition among drive-thru focused beverage retailers for prime commercial real estate.
Residents and shoppers in the South Side area may see a change in parking availability at the shopping center if the variance is granted. The project aims to provide a new drive-thru coffee option near existing competitors along Washington Avenue.
The takeaway
Zoning variances are critical hurdles for developers looking to repurpose land for specialized high-volume retail like dual-lane coffee shops. Property owners and developers often seek these adjustments when the intended site layout does not align with existing local parking ordinances.
Further reading
For more information on local business activity, visit Scranton Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scranton Times-Tribune.
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