# Dutch Bros Strong in Q2 2026

> Dutch Bros posts 32.5% revenue growth and raises full-year guidance after strong Q2 performance
- Title: Dutch Bros Strong in Q2 2026 | Shortify
- Summary: Dutch Bros posts 32.5% revenue growth and raises full-year guidance after strong Q2 performance Dutch Bros raised full-year revenue guidance to $2.10, $2.13…
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- Published: 2026-09-28T17:10:33+00:00
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- Topics: dutch bros, bros, q2 2026, revenue growth, full year guidance, company operated shops, franchising, salad and go
## Q2 Revenue Surge
Dutch Bros reported $550.9 million in Q2 2026 revenue, a 32.5% year-over-year increase from $415.8 million.

> Dutch Bros reported Q2 2026 total revenues of $550.9 million, representing 32.5% year-over-year growth from $415.8 million in the prior-year quarter.
## New Shop Expansion
Company opened 48 new shops in Q2 2026, bringing total system footprint to 1,225 locations.

> During Q2 2026, Dutch Bros opened 48 system shops comprising 44 company-operated locations and four franchised units, bringing the total system footprint to 1,225 shops as of June 30, 2026.
## Sales Momentum
Comparable-store sales grew 8.3% year-over-year with 3.4% transaction growth and 4.9% ticket expansion.

> Company-operated same-shop sales increased 8.3% year-over-year, decomposing into 3.4% transaction growth and 4.9% ticket expansion.
## Dutch Rewards Program
73% of transactions now occur through the Dutch Rewards loyalty program, driving customer data and repeat visits.

> The Dutch Rewards program has become increasingly central to the operating model, with 73% of transactions now occurring through the digital engagement channel, providing both customer data and repeat-visit incentives.
## Phoenix Acquisition
Acquired 29 Phoenix locations from retiring franchisee Jim Thompson to convert to company-operated shops in 2027.

> The company also completed a significant acquisition of 29 locations in Phoenix, Arizona, from retiring franchisee Jim Thompson, which management plans to convert to company-operated shops in 2027.
## Margin Pressure
Shop contribution margins contracted to 30.6% from 31.1% despite 32.5% revenue growth.

> Company-operated shop contribution increased 31.9% year-over-year to $155.97 million, though the contribution margin compressed to 30.6% from 31.1% in the prior-year quarter.
## Full Year Guidance
Raised full-year revenue guidance to $2.10, $2.13 billion from $2.05, $2.08 billion after strong Q2 results.

> Management raised full-year 2026 guidance following the strong Q2 performance and the Phoenix franchise acquisition. Total revenue guidance increased to $2.10, $2.13 billion from $2.05, $2.08 billion, systemwide same-shop sales growth guidance narrowed to 5%, 6% from 4%, 6%.
## Key takeaway

Dutch Bros raised full-year revenue guidance to $2.10, $2.13 billion following Q2 results