Iowans, are you ready to become a member of the “Dutch Mafia?” A recent article from the Des Moines Register reports that Dutch Bros Coffee is currently planning its very first Iowa location!
About Dutch Bros Coffee
According to the company’s website, Dutch Bros Coffee got its start back in 1992 Grants Pass, Oregon. Founders Dane and Travis Boersma left their jobs in the dairy industry to set up a pushcart and sell coffee near the railroad tracks. In 2000, the first franchise location opened, and the company has continued to grow and improve in the years since.
Dutch Bros Coffee sells more than just coffee. They have their own line of energy drinks, smoothies, sparkling soda, matcha, iced tea, lemonade, shakes and more. They also have seasonal beverages to choose from. Some of the beverages on the ‘Fan Favorites’ section of the menu include Caramelizer (espresso, caramel, & chocolate milk), Cocomo (espresso, coconut, & chocolate milk), Kicker (espresso & Irish cream breve), and Golden Eagle (espresso, caramel & vanilla breve, & caramel drizzle), the most popular item on the menu.
The beverages are just one aspect of Dutch Bros Coffee that keeps customers coming back. The Register reports that the company’s “fun, rebellious, and inclusive culture” is another big draw. The article reads:
“The high-energy lifestyle brand sets itself apart from Starbucks’ café culture with the convenience of a drive-thru, upbeat music, and energetic staff known as ‘broistas.’…