New owners say it has the ‘best economics they've ever seen.’ Seven Brew The emerging coffee chain serves espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy, sodas, and more After five years in business, a major growth phase is underway for Seven Brew Drive-Thru Coffee. In late March, the nine-unit, Northwest Arkansas chain notched a majority investment from Drink House Holdings, which is owned by Jimmy John Liautaud, founder of Jimmy John’s, and Jamie Coulter, founder of Lone Star Steakhouse. Seven Brew plans to use the injection of cash to initiate a franchise program, something Liautaud and Coulter are quite familiar with. Liautaud founded Jimmy John’s in 1983 and led the company until October 2019, when it was acquired by Inspire Brands. The chain now has more than 2,800 locations across the U.S. Coulter, previously a Pizza Hut franchisee, met Liautaud a few decades ago and mentored him as he grew Jimmy John’s. They plan to assist Seven Brew with opening company-run and franchise stores in new and existing markets.