Swig Files Permit for First North Carolina Location in Northwest Charlotte

The chain wants to build a drive-thru on Lawing School Road near Rozelle Crossing shopping center.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:56am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a collection of premium glass bottles, metal straws, and colorful fruit slices arranged elegantly on a clean, white background, conceptually representing the customizable, artisanal nature of Swig's specialty 'dirty sodas'.Swig's expansion into North Carolina with a proposed drive-thru location in Charlotte highlights the chain's growth and appeal of its customizable, booze-free specialty sodas.Charlotte Today

Swig, the Utah-based chain known for its 'dirty sodas' made with fruit, cream, and other flavors, has submitted a construction plan permit to Charlotte officials to build its first North Carolina location. The proposed drive-thru would be located on Lawing School Road near the Rozelle Crossing shopping center.

Why it matters

Swig's expansion into North Carolina marks the chain's continued growth across the Southeast, particularly in the Carolinas where it already has locations in South Carolina. The new Charlotte site would be the first for Swig in North Carolina, potentially drawing a loyal following among the state's Mormons and others seeking booze-free specialty sodas.

The details

Swig submitted the construction plan permit on April 8, 2026, covering a proposed drive-thru with related infrastructure on Lawing School Road. This would be the chain's first North Carolina location, with two existing stores in Rock Hill and Indian Land, South Carolina. Swig was founded in Utah in 2010 and has since grown to over 100 locations across 14 states, known for its customizable 'dirty sodas' mixed with fruit, cream, and other flavors.

  • Swig submitted the construction plan permit on April 8, 2026.
  • The chain opened its first Carolinas location in Indian Land, South Carolina in summer 2025.
  • A second Swig store later opened in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

The players

Swig

A Utah-based chain known for its 'dirty sodas' made with fruit, cream, and other flavors. Swig was founded in 2010 and has since grown to over 100 locations across 14 states.

Nicole Tanner

The founder and CEO of Swig, who started the company in Utah.

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What they’re saying

“From our humble beginnings to now having 100 locations in 14 states, I'm amazed at everything our team has accomplished. Swig represents happiness in a cup, and our customers mean the world to us!”

— Nicole Tanner, Founder and CEO of Swig

What’s next

The permit filing is just the first step, and Swig has not yet been approved to open a location in Charlotte. A similar permit filed in March hints that the chain may also build a drive-thru in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte.

The takeaway

Swig's expansion into North Carolina, starting with a proposed drive-thru location in northwest Charlotte, demonstrates the chain's continued growth across the Southeast and its appeal to consumers seeking unique, customizable non-alcoholic beverage options.