Northern Shore Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Texas Coffee Partners

Texas-Based 7 Brew Franchisee Gains New Private Equity Backing for Expansion

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:37am

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Northern Shore Capital, a private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in Texas Coffee Partners (TCP), a Texas-based franchisee of the 7 Brew coffee chain. TCP currently operates 15 locations across Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. The partnership aims to accelerate TCP's expansion across Texas through new store openings and same-store sales growth.

Why it matters

This acquisition marks an important milestone for Northern Shore Capital as it continues to invest in leading consumer and healthcare businesses. For TCP, the partnership provides access to additional capital and operational expertise to fuel its growth as a 7 Brew franchisee in a key market.

The details

Under the deal, Northern Shore Capital will become the majority owner of TCP, which operates 15 locations of the 7 Brew coffee chain across major Texas markets. The private equity firm plans to leverage its experience in real estate development and multi-unit consumer operations to help TCP rapidly expand its footprint in the state. TCP's management team, led by President Eric Wollenhaupt, will remain in place and continue to oversee day-to-day operations.

  • The acquisition was announced on April 8, 2026.

The players

Northern Shore Capital

A private equity firm that invests in healthcare services and consumer multi-unit businesses throughout North America.

Texas Coffee Partners

A Texas-based franchisee of the 7 Brew coffee chain, operating 15 locations across Houston, San Antonio, and Austin.

7 Brew

A rapidly growing beverage brand that is revolutionizing drive-thru coffee service, offering espresso-based coffee, Chillers, tea, infused energy drinks, and sodas.

Hans Pusch

Founding Partner of Northern Shore Capital.

Scott Barry

Founding Partner of Northern Shore Capital.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to partner with TCP to collectively grow 7 Brew in Texas. 7 Brew is a tremendous brand with a strong, collaborative culture and incredible franchisor support. These factors enable franchisees like TCP to rapidly scale their businesses through both de novo and same-store sales growth.”

— Hans Pusch, Founding Partner, Northern Shore Capital

“This partnership marks an important milestone in advancing our mission to invest in leading businesses across the consumer and healthcare sectors.”

— Scott Barry, Founding Partner, Northern Shore Capital

“NSC brings more than capital to the table — they bring decades of operational experience. Their dedicated Strategic Resource Group gives us immediate access to seasoned operators.”

— Eric Wollenhaupt, President, Texas Coffee Partners

“NSC's track record in real estate development and multi-unit consumer operations will accelerate TCP's expansion across Texas.”

— Norman Abdallah, Shareholder, Texas Coffee Partners

What’s next

The partnership between Northern Shore Capital and Texas Coffee Partners is expected to accelerate the expansion of 7 Brew locations across Texas through a combination of new store openings and same-store sales growth.

The takeaway

This acquisition demonstrates Northern Shore Capital's continued focus on investing in leading consumer and healthcare businesses, leveraging its operational expertise to drive growth. For Texas Coffee Partners, the partnership provides the resources and support needed to rapidly scale the 7 Brew brand in a key regional market.