Coffee Franchise Spotlight: Bitty & Beau’s bills itself as a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop.” Founded in 2016 by Amy and Ben Wright in Wilmington, North Carolina, the brand was created to combat the fact that more than 80% of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are unemployed nationwide.
Today Bitty & Beau’s employs Over 450 individual’s with physical and emotional disabilities across about 18 locations in the U.S.
During a visit to the Sanofi lobby location in Cambridge Massachusetts. The experience highlighted the brand’s commitment to people-first service. Servers like Katiana provided Attentive and proud service, making the visit Memorable alongside a 12-ounce coffee ($3.75), lemon poppy seed muffin ($4.95), and a 16-ounce cookies and cream frappe.
Upshot: Bitty & Beau’s combines a feel-good franchise story with meaningful employment opportunities, giving its team members a place where they feel valued and appreciated.
7 Brew: Expanding Menu, Exploding Growth
7 Brew has significantly expanded its offerings beyond its original seven specialty coffee beverage’s now including energy drinks, sparkling waters, teas, lemonades, smoothies, and shakes.
A first-time drive-thru visit near Denver International Airport revealed some operational quirks:
- Menu accessed via QR code from the car
- Menu boards only visible when pulled up to the stand
- Staff managed multiple cars patiently
Despite the minor challenges, the 7 Brew Blondie—an iced coffee with espresso, half-and-half, vanilla syrup, and caramel sauce—proved to be worth the wait at $7.
Upshot: 7 Brew is rapidly expanding to over 600 units nationwide, driven by strong demand. Improved signage could make the drive-thru experience smoother for new customers.
Dazbog Coffee: Specialty Lattes with a Russian Twist
Dazbog Coffee, Founded in 1996 by brothers Leonid and Anatoly Yuffa after emigrating from Russia, offers unique specialty drinks such as the Turmeric latte. The earthy and slightly peppery flavor pairs beautifully with espresso, Almond milk, and ginger.
The brand has 18 coffee shops in Colorado, operates a wholesale roasting business, and maintains a strong e-commerce presence. Its name, a combination of Russian words, means “god’s gift” and symbolizes good fortune.
The Denver International Airport location was functional but welcoming, with lines at 4 p.m. suggesting popularity beyond morning coffee. Limited food offerings are offset by other airport dining options.
Upshot: Dazbog Coffee’s specialty menu and quality ingredients make it a worthy competitor, though expansion beyond Colorado remains uncertain.
Conclusion
What Do You Think?
Q: Which coffee franchise would you most like to try, and why—Bitty & Beau’s, 7 Brew, or Dazbog Coffee?
Comment boxes are open for your answers.
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