7 Brew Opening First Buffalo Region Locations

Buffalo, New York – Empire Commercial Construction is underway with the construction contracts for multiple 7 Brew quick-serve coffee brand locations. Empire is partnering with Cleveland-based franchisee, Brewtopia Buffalo LLC, for development of the approximately 817-square-foot prefabricated locations in Amherst (3999 Maple Street), Lockport (5770 S Transit Road), and Dunkirk (10520 Bennett Road). Official openings of each location with vary throughout the end of 2025 and early 2026.

“We are excited to help bring 7 Brew locations to the Buffalo market while developing a relationship with experienced franchisee, Brewtopia Buffalo LLC,” said Empire President, Josh Myers. “As 7 Brew continues the momentum expanding across the United States, Buffalo is the next stop to have their drive-thru beverage experience transformed for the better.”

The 7 Brew concept utilizes a prefabricated freestanding building with an accompanying walk-in cooler, on between half an acre and an acre of property. The primarily drive-thru focused brand offers seven kinds of coffee, as the name refers to, in addition to teas, shakes, energy drinks, lemonade, sparkling water and smoothies.

Not new to the quick-serve food and beverage service world, Empire has completed dozens of locations throughout Upstate New York for both regional, national, and international brands. Past and present projects include Cinnaholic, Tim Hortons, Panera Bread, KFC, Taco Bell, Jimmy John’s, Insomnia Cookies, Firehouse Subs, and more.

About 7 Brew
7 Brew is a rapidly growing beverage concept that is revolutionizing how customers experience drive-thru service by igniting positivity into their any-time energy boost. 7 Brew serves espresso-based coffee, chillers,7 Brew teas, infused energy, sodas, and more, all with an extra boost of kindness from its Brew Crew. The dream of 7 Brew came alive with the first “stand” in Rogers, AR, and its seven original coffees. Now, 7 Brew boasts more than 375 stands across the country, with plenty of room to grow. In recent years, the brand has been recognized as “Breakout Brand of the Year” by QSR Magazine and ranked as the fastest-growing chain in the U.S. by Datassential and Technomic.