Champaign Bob Evans Site to Become Dutch Bros, Valvoline

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The former Bob Evans restaurant in Champaign, Illinois will soon be demolished to make way for a new Dutch Bros coffee shop and a Valvoline oil change center. A Dutch Bros spokesperson confirmed the coffee chain's Champaign location is on track to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, while the Valvoline center is estimated to open in late 2026 or early 2027.

Why it matters

The redevelopment of the Bob Evans site represents the continued growth and expansion of major national brands in Champaign, a mid-sized college town. The arrival of Dutch Bros and Valvoline will provide new dining, beverage, and automotive service options for local residents and students.

The details

Core Acquisitions, the real estate development firm overseeing the project, said the former Bob Evans restaurant building will be demolished to make way for the new Dutch Bros coffee shop and Valvoline oil change center. Dutch Bros plans to open its Champaign location in the fourth quarter of 2026, while Valvoline is estimated to open in late 2026 or early 2027.

• The Bob Evans restaurant previously occupied the site.
• Dutch Bros plans to open its Champaign location in the fourth quarter of 2026.
• Valvoline is estimated to open its new center in late 2026 or early 2027.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The demolition of the former Bob Evans restaurant is expected to begin in the coming months to make way for the new Dutch Bros coffee shop and Valvoline oil change center.