7 Brew Coffee Brings Nationwide Growth and Local Roots to Wisconsin

The fast-growing coffee stand chain prioritizes community involvement and customizable drinks.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:05pm

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7 Brew Coffee, a nationwide coffee stand chain, has expanded to the Green Bay and Appleton areas of Wisconsin. Despite its rapid growth, each 7 Brew location remains locally owned, allowing the brand to maintain a community-focused approach. In this segment, 7 Brew representatives Tommy Pennington and Alex Kiel discuss the company's history, popular drink offerings, and commitment to giving back to the communities they serve.

Why it matters

The success of 7 Brew Coffee highlights the ability of national brands to adapt to local markets and maintain a community-oriented approach. As large chains continue to expand, 7 Brew's model demonstrates how businesses can balance nationwide growth with a strong local presence and connection.

The details

7 Brew Coffee is a fast-growing coffee stand chain that has expanded across the country while keeping each location locally owned. The brand has now opened stands in the Green Bay and Appleton areas of Wisconsin. In this segment, 7 Brew representatives Tommy Pennington and Alex Kiel discuss the company's history and approach, noting that they wanted to bring the 7 Brew concept to this region due to its strong community values. Pennington and Kiel highlight 7 Brew's wide range of customizable drink options, with over 20,000 possible combinations, as well as the company's focus on giving back to the communities it serves.

  • 7 Brew Coffee opened its first location in 2011.
  • The brand has rapidly expanded to over 300 stands nationwide.
  • 7 Brew recently opened locations in the Green Bay and Appleton areas of Wisconsin.

The players

7 Brew Coffee

A fast-growing coffee stand chain that maintains a locally-owned approach at each of its over 300 locations nationwide.

Tommy Pennington

A representative of 7 Brew Coffee who discussed the company's history and approach in this segment.

Alex Kiel

A representative of 7 Brew Coffee who discussed the company's history and approach in this segment.

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What they’re saying

“We wanted to bring this brand to this area because of the strong community values here.”

— Tommy Pennington, 7 Brew Coffee Representative

“We take the most pride in our ability to give back to the communities we serve.”

— Alex Kiel, 7 Brew Coffee Representative

What’s next

7 Brew Coffee plans to continue expanding its footprint in Wisconsin and across the Midwest, bringing its locally-focused approach to new communities.

The takeaway

7 Brew Coffee's success demonstrates how national brands can maintain a strong community connection and commitment to local values, even as they rapidly grow. The company's model provides a blueprint for other businesses seeking to balance large-scale expansion with a personalized, community-oriented approach.