Drive-thru beverage concept 7 Brew today named Christopher Dawson as its new president. Dawson will report to chief executive officer John Davidson and is charged with leading the chain’s continued expansion across the United States.
Dawson has more than 20 years of experience leading brands in both the restaurant and automotive space. He most recently served as CEO of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Prior, he was a multi-brand president at Driven Brands, leading the paint and collision segment. He also has experience at Denny’s and CiCis Pizza as a multiunit franchisee.
“7 Brew is a fast-growing powerhouse in the drive-thru beverage space, and I am confident that the brand has a tremendous runway of further growth ahead in the U.S.,” Dawson said in a statement. “It’s a pleasure to join the 7 Brew family, and I look forward to nurturing the team’s unique culture, supporting stand expansion, and ensuring profitability in both company-owned and franchise-operated locations.”
7 Brew has experienced tremendous growth throughout the past couple of years. According to Technomic, the company’s sales grew by more than 267% from 2022 to 2023, while its footprint grew by 350% to finish the year with 180 locations. There were approximately 2,000 units tied to development agreements at the end of 2022.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the 7 Brew leadership team. I am confident that his hospitality expertise and impressive background in franchise development and operations will propel our company forward and further our mission of cultivating kindness,” Davidson said in a statement.
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