7 Brew Expands Drive-Thru Stands Across Hampton Roads
The coffee chain is adding locations in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Franklin and Chesapeake, with more planned in Suffolk.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Coffee
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7 Brew Coffee is opening more drive-thru locations in Hampton Roads, including a stand under construction near Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach. The chain opened its first Virginia location in Newport News in 2023 and has more than 900 stores.
Why it matters
The expansion adds drive-thru coffee options across several Virginia cities, giving commuters in the region more convenient access to the chain. Its growth in the state follows its first Virginia opening in 2023.
7 Brew has more than 900 stores, and its Virginia footprint now includes locations in Newport News, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach and Franklin. The Chesapeake location is scheduled to start brewing on Nov. 16, while the Suffolk site is only planned.
The players
7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee is a drive-thru coffee chain with more than 900 stores that is expanding its footprint in Virginia.
The details
7 Brew opened a drive-thru in Virginia Beach's Chimney Hill Shopping Center in August and has a stand under construction in the new Burlington parking lot on North Mall Drive. Its Portsmouth location opened in May on Frederick Boulevard across from Walmart Supercenter, and a Franklin location on Armory Drive opens Nov. 9.
Timeline
August: Chimney Hill Shopping Center drive-thru in Virginia Beach opened.
2023: First Virginia location opened in Newport News.
May: Portsmouth location opened on Frederick Boulevard.
Nov. 9: Franklin location on Armory Drive is set to open.
Nov. 16: Chesapeake location on North Battlefield Boulevard is scheduled to start brewing.
Culture Shift
7 Brew's Virginia rollout, which began with its 2023 Newport News opening, reflects the broader spread of drive-thru-only coffee concepts into suburban Southeastern markets. The chain's growth in Hampton Roads continues that pattern of placing stands near big-box retailers and shopping centers.
Hampton Roads commuters gain new drive-thru coffee options in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Franklin and Chesapeake as the stands open. Residents near the new sites may find a quicker morning stop along their usual routes.
The takeaway
Drive-thru coffee is spreading quickly through Hampton Roads, so commuters can expect more options near major shopping corridors. Checking opening dates before a planned trip can help avoid surprises as new stands come online.
What happens next
The Franklin location opens Nov. 9 and the Chesapeake location is scheduled to start brewing Nov. 16.
Further reading
For more on the drink category, explore Coffee coverage across the state of Virginia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Press.
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