7 Brew Wilmington, NC: 3 Stands Planned on College Road, Market Street and Carolina Beach Road
7 Brew has three drive-thru stands planned in Wilmington, North Carolina: 805 S. College Road, 4607 Market Street and 5317 Carolina Beach Road. Local reporting says the College Road stand is expected to open in fall 2026 and the Market Street stand in early 2027. No official opening dates have been announced. This guide brings everything we have confirmed about all three sites into one page: addresses, sizes, the franchise group behind them, and what is still unknown.
Updated October 30, 2026: Three Earlier Posts Merged
This guide replaces our earlier posts on the Wilmington, NC College Road, Market Street and “soon” announcements. It adds the third address (5317 Carolina Beach Road), the franchise group, building sizes and the reported timelines, all from local business reporting. It also corrects earlier statements we could not source, such as hours estimates, expansion guesses and a claim that the stand has no walk-up window.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew Wilmington, NC
Based on reports from WilmingtonBiz, Port City Daily and Good Life Wilmington.
Quick answer: 7 Brew is planning at least three Wilmington, NC stands, at 805 S. College Road, 4607 Market Street and 5317 Carolina Beach Road. They are franchised by Delight Restaurant Group, which has said it hopes to bring about 12 stands to the Wilmington market over five years. Port City Daily reported in August that the company was eyeing an October opening locally, and Good Life Wilmington reported the College Road stand was expected later in fall 2026 and Market Street in early 2027. 7 Brew has not announced an official opening date, hours or grand opening events.
The Three Wilmington Stands
| Stand | Site | Size and layout | Reported timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 805 S. College Road (28403) | Former Burger King site, about 0.5 acre, in front of the former Kmart | A little over 500 sq ft; dual-lane drive-thru and a walk-up window | Opening later in 2026; Port City Daily said the company was eyeing October |
| 4607 Market Street | 1-acre plat between a 7-Eleven and a Bojangles | 534 sq ft; two drive-thru lanes, entered from a road on the north side | Construction fall 2026; opening early 2027 |
| 5317 Carolina Beach Road | Just north of Burger King at the South College Road and Carolina Beach Road intersection | Not reported | Not reported |
Sources: WilmingtonBiz (April 16, 2026) for the College Road site and layout, Good Life Wilmington (August 6, 2026, from a July 8 Greater Wilmington Business Journal report) for Market Street, and Port City Daily (August 3, 2026) for all three addresses.
805 S. College Road: The First Wilmington Stand
WilmingtonBiz reported on April 16, 2026 that franchisee Delight Restaurant Group submitted plans to the City of Wilmington for a coffee stand of just over 500 square feet at 805 S. College Road. It would lease the site, which was a Burger King demolished in 2024, in the parking lot of a Kmart that has been vacant since 2017. The report describes a dual-lane drive-thru and a walk-up window on about half an acre, and says groundbreaking was planned for summer with an opening later in 2026. It also says a 7 Brew opened in Shallotte last fall. Port City Daily reported on August 3 that the company was “eyeing an October opening locally.” As of this update we have not found an announced date or an official 7 Brew location page for the College Road stand.
The planned 7 Brew site at 805 S. College Road, Wilmington, NC.
4607 Market Street: The Second Stand
Good Life Wilmington reported that a 534-square-foot drive-thru stand with two drive-thru lanes is planned at 4607 Market Street, accessed from a road on the north side of the property. Nearby are a Bojangles, a 7-Eleven, a Circle K under construction and the redevelopment of the former North 17 Shopping Center. Construction was expected in fall 2026, with the opening in early 2027. Delight Restaurant Group submitted the plans to the City of Wilmington. Port City Daily places the stand on a 1-acre plat between a 7-Eleven and a Bojangles.
5317 Carolina Beach Road: The Third Address
Port City Daily’s August 3 report lists a third site at 5317 Carolina Beach Road, just north of the Burger King at the intersection of South College Road and Carolina Beach Road. We found no size, timeline or other details for it, so we treat it as planned only.
Who Is Behind It: Delight Restaurant Group
- Franchisee. Delight Restaurant Group, based in Norfolk, Virginia, submitted the Wilmington plans, according to WilmingtonBiz and Good Life Wilmington.
- Scale. Port City Daily reports Delight holds 100 franchise rights agreements for the Port City and Raleigh-Durham markets, and Good Life Wilmington adds Hampton Roads, Virginia. Port City Daily says its portfolio is more than 230 restaurants, including Wendy’s and Taco Bell.
- Wilmington goal. Pak Luu, identified by Good Life Wilmington as 7 Brew brand president at Delight, said the company hopes to bring about 12 locations to the Wilmington market over five years.
- Expansion beyond Wilmington. Port City Daily asked whether Delight plans to expand into Brunswick or Pender counties and said a spokesperson did not answer.
7 Brew in North Carolina
Port City Daily reported on August 3, 2026 that 7 Brew had almost 30 stores in North Carolina, and that the first 7 Brew in the Triangle area had opened in Smithfield the week before. WilmingtonBiz reported a Shallotte stand opened in fall 2025. Check 7 Brew’s store locator for the current list.
Timeline
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 7 Brew opens in Shallotte | WilmingtonBiz |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Plans reported for the first Wilmington stand at 805 S. College Road | WilmingtonBiz |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Second stand reported for 4607 Market Street | Greater Wilmington Business Journal, via Good Life Wilmington |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Three sites named; company eyeing an October opening locally | Port City Daily |
| Fall 2026 | College Road expected to open | Good Life Wilmington |
| Early 2027 | Market Street expected to open | Good Life Wilmington |
What We Do Not Know
- An official opening date for any Wilmington stand.
- Hours, grand opening events or promotions. We will post the flyer when 7 Brew releases it.
- Whether the Carolina Beach Road stand is moving forward on the same schedule.
- Hiring details.
Wilmington, NC or Wilmington, OH?
7 Brew is also opening in Wilmington, Ohio, on November 9, 2026. That is a different stand in a different state. See our 7 Brew Wilmington, OH grand opening guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 7 Brew coming to Wilmington, NC?
Yes. Local reports say at least three stands are planned, at 805 S. College Road, 4607 Market Street and 5317 Carolina Beach Road.
When will 7 Brew open in Wilmington, NC?
No official date has been announced. Port City Daily reported in August that the company was eyeing an October opening, and Good Life Wilmington reported College Road was expected later in fall 2026 and Market Street in early 2027.
Where will the first Wilmington 7 Brew be?
805 S. College Road, on the former Burger King site in front of the former Kmart, according to WilmingtonBiz.
Where is the second Wilmington 7 Brew?
4607 Market Street, between a 7-Eleven and a Bojangles, according to Port City Daily and Good Life Wilmington.
What is at 5317 Carolina Beach Road?
Port City Daily lists it as a third planned site, just north of the Burger King at South College Road and Carolina Beach Road. We found no further details.
Who is opening the Wilmington 7 Brew stands?
Franchisee Delight Restaurant Group, based in Norfolk, Virginia.
How many 7 Brew stands will Wilmington get?
At least three are planned. Delight’s brand president said the company hopes for about 12 in the Wilmington market over five years.
Will the Wilmington stands have a walk-up window?
WilmingtonBiz describes a dual-lane drive-thru and a walk-up window for the College Road plan. Layouts can differ by stand, so check the stand once it opens.
Are there grand opening events planned?
Not announced. New stands often run opening promotions, but nothing has been published for Wilmington, NC.
Is this the same as the 7 Brew in Wilmington, Ohio?
No. Wilmington, Ohio opens November 9, 2026 at 1604 Rombach Avenue. This guide covers Wilmington, North Carolina.
Sources
- WilmingtonBiz: National coffee chain plans first Wilmington location
- Good Life Wilmington: 7 Brew plans second Wilmington location on Market Street
- Port City Daily: 7 Brew eyes fall opening for drive-thru coffee establishments
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