7 Brew Austintown, OH: $1.7 Million Stand Rising on a 1955 Strip Plaza
A strip plaza that’s stood at the corner of Mahoning and Howard avenues since 1955 has been demolished to make way for Austintown’s first 7 Brew. The project cleared a contested rezoning vote, changed hands to a new ownership group, and is now moving toward construction, though an exact opening date still hasn’t been set. Here’s the complete story.
Correction Notice
Our site previously published two separate articles about this Austintown project with limited detail. We’ve rebuilt this article using primary local news coverage, including direct quotes from township officials, to reflect the full zoning and construction history below.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew Austintown, OH
Confirmed via WFMJ, WKBN, and The Vindicator’s coverage of Austintown Township meetings.
Where Exactly Is This 7 Brew Located?
The new stand is going in at 5620 Mahoning Avenue, at the corner of Mahoning and Howard avenues, along the north side of Mahoning Avenue next to Refresh Dental and directly across from Chick-fil-A. The site previously held a small strip plaza built in 1955, which has since been demolished, along with a separate abandoned home on an adjoining residential-zoned lot that needed to be rezoned to commercial to accommodate the project.
A Contested Zoning Vote and a $1.7 Million Investment
Because part of the site was zoned residential, 7 Brew’s plans required a formal rezoning process through the Austintown Zoning Commission, the Mahoning County Planning Commission, and ultimately a three-vote approval by the Township Trustees. Trustees heard public comment before voting, and the board unanimously approved the rezoning in January 2026.
Austintown Zoning Inspector Dominic Moltchen noted the property owner had already demolished the abandoned home on the residential portion of the site before the rezoning vote even happened, which he described as “actually a favor to the township.” The approved plan includes a required 30-foot buffer between the new commercial property and nearby homes.
From First Report to Demolition: The Full Timeline
- December 2025WFMJ first reports 7 Brew’s plans for Austintown, noting that if rezoning went smoothly, the existing site would be demolished by April 2026 with an opening targeted for June 2026, an early estimate that has since shifted.
- January 2026Austintown Township Trustees unanimously approve the rezoning request at a special hearing, clearing 7 Brew to secure permits. Local coverage confirms this would be the third 7 Brew location in the Mahoning Valley.
- June 2026Brew and Build Real Properties purchases the site and moves quickly on demolition plans for the 1955 strip plaza.
- Mid-June 2026Platz Realty announces the property sale publicly, and Austintown zoning officials confirm they’ve met with the project’s contractor regarding progress. Groundbreaking is described as expected soon, with no official date set.
- Late June 2026Demolition of the 1955 strip plaza is confirmed underway, with construction on the new building expected to begin soon after.
Austintown’s Place in 7 Brew’s Mahoning Valley Rollout
Austintown will be the third 7 Brew stand in the Mahoning Valley, following the chain’s first two regional locations in Salem (2421 East State Street) and Howland Township (1997 Niles-Cortland Road), both of which opened in the winter of 2025-2026. Once built, the Austintown stand is projected to operate daily from 5:30 AM to 11 PM, consistent with the company’s standard extended-hours format.
7 Brew was founded in 2017 and operates under parent company Brew Culture LLC, in which Blackstone Inc. acquired a minority stake in 2024. The brand relies on a franchised business model and typically employs an average of 60 local crew members per location.
What We Don’t Know Yet
As of the most recent local reporting, 7 Brew has not published a confirmed opening date for the Austintown stand. USA TODAY’s national August 2026 openings list confirms the address as part of the company’s broader expansion, but the exact date remains unannounced. We’ll update this article as soon as one is confirmed.
What to Order When It Opens
Blondie with Whipped Cream & Caramel Drizzle
One of 7 Brew’s original seven drinks and its signature order.
Ocean Breeze 7 Energy with Cold Foam
A top energy drink pick across the chain’s Ohio stands.
Georgia Peach Green Tea
A fruit-forward tea option for late-summer visits.
Strawberry Smoothie with Whipped Cream
A fan favorite across the chain nationwide.
Note: 7 Brew’s mobile app, launched August 12, 2026, brings order-ahead and secret menu access nationwide and will be available at this location once it opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does 7 Brew in Austintown, OH open?
No official opening date has been confirmed. An early December 2025 estimate targeted a June 2026 opening, but that timeline has since shifted as the project moved through rezoning and demolition.
Where exactly is the Austintown stand located?
5620 Mahoning Avenue, at the corner of Mahoning and Howard avenues, next to Refresh Dental and across from Chick-fil-A.
What was previously at this location?
A small strip plaza built in 1955, since demolished, along with a separate abandoned home on an adjoining lot that required rezoning from residential to commercial.
Is this Austintown’s first 7 Brew?
Yes, and it’s confirmed as the third 7 Brew location in the broader Mahoning Valley, following Salem and Howland Township.
How much is being invested in this location?
The project is reported at $1.7 million.
Does 7 Brew have a mobile app for ordering ahead?
Yes, 7 Brew’s first mobile app launched August 12, 2026, and will be available at this location once it opens.
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