Dutch Bros. Coffee Franchise News

Inaugural Report Finds Courteous and Knowledgeable Staff Biggest Driver of Customer Satisfaction
GRANTS PASS, OR--(Marketwire - May 7, 2012) - Dutch Bros. Coffee, a fun-loving and spirited drive-thru coffee company with nearly 180 locations across the West Coast, has announced that J.D. Power and Associates ranked the company highest in customer satisfaction compared to other coffee companies in its 2012 Specialty Coffee Retailer Satisfaction Report(SM).
"From the beginning our mission has been to serve our customers and community with love and respect -- all while keeping it fun," said Travis Boersma, president and co-founder of Dutch Bros. Coffee. "This recognition is a demonstration of that philosophy, and shows how much our amazing employees truly care about the people we serve...

Coffee Company Hosts Annual MDA Day on May 4; All Locations Donate Proceeds in Honor of Dutch Bros. Co-Founder
Tempe, AZ, April 26, 2012 --(PR.com)-- On Friday, May 4, Dutch Bros. Arizona Coffee Drive-Thru locations will host MDA Day, an event aimed at donating to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. Customers can do their part by simply ordering their favorite Dutch Bros. beverage - coffee and smoothies are just the beginning - and the company will donate proceeds from each sale.
The event, which kicks off ALS Awareness Month, is held annually in honor of company co-founder, Dane Boersma, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2005 and passed away in late 2009...

Coffee Company's Exclusive New Product Available at All Drive-Thru Locations
GRANTS PASS, OR--(Marketwire - Apr 2, 2012) - Dutch Bros. Coffee has launched Dutch Bros. Blue Rebel, an exclusive new energy drink developed by and for the Grants Pass, Ore.-based company. The 8.4-oz. cans will be available at all Dutch Bros. drive-thrus.
"We're stoked to be adding a Dutch Bros.-exclusive energy drink to our product line-up," said Travis Boersma, co-founder of Dutch Bros. Coffee. "After hours of testing and tasting, we landed on a flavor profile that beats every other energy drink on the market, perfect for both our infused energy drink recipes and, most importantly, our fans' enjoyment. We know our customers are going to love the taste of Dutch Bros...

Proceeds From Sales Benefit Regional Nonprofits
GRANTS PASS, OR--(Marketwire - Dec 27, 2011) - This month, in support of Dutch Bros.' mantra "make a difference one cup at a time," the company's customers helped raise $93,000 to benefit regional nonprofits. The donation is the result of Dutch Bros.' annual Buck For Kids Day, an event during which all 173 locations give a portion of their proceeds to the community.
"Just in time for the holidays, we're thrilled to share this Buck For Kids donation with the communities in which we work and live," said Travis Boersma, co-founder of Dutch Bros. Coffee. "Our franchisees and customers are very committed to supporting local organizations, and we're thankful for their eagerness to give back...

Kristen Ennis Nelson, Winner of Franchise Location in First Annual 'Rock Star' Contest, Opens for Business in Moses Lake, Wash.
GRANTS PASS, OR--(Marketwire - Nov 22, 2011) - Dutch Bros. Coffee has opened its first "Employee Rock Star" location on Tuesday, Nov. 22, in Moses Lake, Wash. In May, Dutch Bros. announced Kristen Ennis Nelson, 26, the winner of the inaugural contest in which Dutch Bros. bestows an outstanding employee with their own store.
The Dutch Bros. "Rock Star Program" was created in 2010 as a way to reward employees who exemplify the Dutch Bros. culture and would like to be a franchise owner, but don't have the necessary funds. The company plans to give away up to five Rock Star properties every year.
"The culture of Dutch Bros...

Independently owned and operated coffee drive-thru celebrates latest grand opening event with free drinks all day at new location.
Tempe, AZ, November 09, 2011 --(PR.com)-- It’s your lucky day – Dutch Bros. Arizona, the popular and rapidly growing coffee drive-thru, is opening its third Tempe location on 11/11/11. The independently owned local coffee chain opened its first Arizona location in August, 2007 at Rural and Lemon in Tempe, near Arizona State University. The company has since expanded to seven locations throughout the Valley and is preparing to open its eighth Arizona store.
To celebrate the opening of its third Tempe location, the new location at Rural and Guadalupe in Tempe will be serving customers free 16 oz...

October 28, 2011 // Franchising.com // EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. – Dutch Bros. Coffee will open a new location on Friday, Oct. 28 at 685 Grant Rd. In honor of the grand opening – and a company tradition – the new Dutch Bros. store will offer FREE DRINKS ALL DAY on Friday from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m.
This is the second Dutch Bros. Coffee store in the Wenatchee area for franchisee Jimmy Crocker and his wife Danielle Crocker, who opened their first location in Wenatchee in May 2007.
“We have had so much support from the community in Wenatchee and I can’t wait to spread the Dutch Luv and serve the great community on the other side of the river!” said Crocker.
Regular business hours are Sunday through Thursday from 5 a...

Company's Annual Giving Reaches New High Donating $1 Million

GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despite a slow economy, Dutch Bros. Coffee ended 2009 on a high note that included a nearly six percent sales increase over last year and a rise in company giving.

Founded by two Southern Oregon dairy farming brothers in 1992, the fun-loving and spirited private coffee company opened 13 new stores in 2009. There are now 153 locations across Oregon, California, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona, with plans to open an additional 10 stores in existing markets throughout 2010.

The company's success has extended past coffee and is reflected in its community giving. Dutch Bros. reinvests one percent of annual gross sales back into the community, donating nearly $1 million in 2009 to nonprofit organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association, American Cancer Society and Boys and Girls Clubs of America...

Phoenix-Area Coffee Drive-Thru Franchisee Reaps Benefits of New Marketing Approach

PHOENIX & BEND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A Phoenix-based business owner is reaping the benefits of a new marketing channel. In just a few months, more than 10,000 greater Phoenix residents opted in to receive special promotions at Dutch Bros. Coffee stores. Local franchise owner, Jim Thompson, wanted to build business in the area, especially during a time when many coffee shops are closing.

Using technology powered by RocketBux, a mobile marketing company, Thompson regularly sends special discounts and alerts such as $2 lattes, 2 for the price of 1, and more. Dutch Bros. patrons simply text the word "Dutch" to the number 20123 to start receiving alerts redeemable at any Phoenix-area Dutch Bros...

Proceeds will Benefit Local Children's Charities

GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following its motto of making a difference one cup at a time, Dutch Bros. Coffee will donate proceeds from every beverage sold on Friday, Dec. 11 to local children's organizations as part of its annual company-wide 'Give Back to the Community' program. Buck for Kids Day will take place at all 153 Dutch Bros. locations across seven western states, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Colorado, California and Arizona. Last year, Dutch Bros. Coffee contributed nearly $65,000 dollars to local children's organizations on Buck for Kids Day.

Proceeds from Buck for Kids Day will benefit a variety of local children's nonprofits including regional Boys & Girls Clubs, local YMCA programs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Young Life and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, among others...

Company Debuts New Travel Mugs; $.50 from Each Sale Supports Breast Cancer Programs and Research

GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dutch Bros. Coffee, a fun loving and spirited drive-thru coffee company with 150 locations throughout the Western United States, is unveiling its newest travel mugs in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The 12 ounce mugs are available in pink or blue and sport the iconic breast cancer awareness pink ribbon. Fifty cents from each mug sold will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure to further breast cancer programs and research. Dutch Bros.' fundraising goal is $5,000.

The mugs are available starting today at all Dutch Bros. Coffee stands in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona...

Company Unveils Dutch Press for On-the-Go Coffee Lovers Grants Pass, OR--(Marketwire - November 10, 2008) - Dutch Bros. Coffee, a fun-loving and spirited private coffee company founded by two Southern Oregon dairy farming brothers, introduces the first portable Dutch Press for drive-through coffee consumers. Based on the French Press concept of brewing the most robust beverage by allowing coffee grounds to steep in hot water before plunging a mesh filter over them, the Dutch Press takes things one step further. Accommodating a 20-ounce serving of coffee, the Dutch Press allows commuters to brew, plunge and drink in two to three minutes... all while on the go.

"We love experimenting with coffee and sharing the range of tastes and intensity achieved through various brewing methods," said company co-founder Travis Boersma...

Proceeds will Benefit Local Relay For Life Team

GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dutch Bros. Coffee, the spirited private coffee company founded by two Southern Oregon dairy farming brothers, will donate all proceeds from sales on Wednesday, July 23 to the Relay For Life team in each local market. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature event that offers a community the chance to participate in the fight against cancer with nationwide events throughout July and August. A list of participating cities and events dates is available online at http://www.relayforlife.org.

Dutch Bros.' 131 locally owned and operated locations in Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Idaho and Nevada will donate all proceeds generated on July 23 to the local Relay For Life event in their respective cities...