Poll of the Week July 9, 2026 by Allison Olson | Jul 8, 2026 | Polls Off-Prem Vs. In-Store Investments for Cafes Starbucks is investing heavily in the in-cafe experience, planning to add more than 25,000 cafe seats across U.S. units by the end of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, drive-thru-first brands like 7 Brew, Scooter's Coffee and Dutch Bros continue to post significant growth with minimal on-prem cafe investment. Over the next five years, which approach do you predict will drive more growth for coffee operators: doubling down on off-prem convenience, or investing in the in-cafe experience? Off-Prem Convenience In-Cafe Experience Unsure/Other Please select one of the following options. Δ Related posts: Delivery Providers Roll Out Restaurant Relief Big Delivery Providers Bristle at Minimum Wage for NYC Delivery Workers Restaurant Analysts React to COVID-19 Closures Chick-fil-A Settles $4.4M Lawsuit as Customers Demand Delivery Price Transparency Keep up with Food On Demand!Subscribe to our newsletter to receive the latest industry news and updates. Demographic Information Franchisee Franchisor Independent Restaurant Allied to the Industry SUBSCRIBE! You have Successfully Subscribed!