7 Brew University of Arkansas: First-Ever Campus Stand Opens Fall 2026 in Founders Hall
7 Brew is opening its first true on-campus location this fall at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and it’s replacing an existing Starbucks inside Founders Hall. This is a genuinely different format from 7 Brew’s usual drive-thru stands: a walk-thru concept with indoor seating, only the company’s third of its kind nationwide. Here’s everything confirmed, straight from the official announcement and follow-up local reporting.
The Exact Location, Confirmed
7 Brew’s official March 31, 2026 announcement didn’t name a specific building on campus. Some secondary coverage has claimed the stand will be in “the student union” at 800 square feet, but that detail wasn’t in the original press release and isn’t corroborated by most major trade outlets covering the story; in fact, NWA Homepage’s own reporting the same day explicitly said “the exact size, location on campus and hours of service have not been released.” The real answer came a week later: Chad Hall, director of marketing for Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services at the university, told the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that the new 7 Brew will be located in Founders Hall, at Garland Avenue and Dickson Street, in a space currently occupied by a Starbucks. That’s the most specific, credibly sourced answer available.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew at the University of Arkansas
Confirmed via 7 Brew’s official press release and Chartwells Higher Education.
What Was Officially Announced
7 Brew announced the University of Arkansas stand on March 31, 2026, via an official press release. The company said it would break ground that summer, with the stand set to welcome students and visitors this fall. This marks 7 Brew’s first-ever true on-campus location, distinct from its earlier walk-thru stands that were near, but not directly on, a university campus.
Where Exactly Will It Be?
Per Chartwells’ own marketing director, the new 7 Brew will take over a space in Founders Hall, at the corner of Garland Avenue and Dickson Street, currently occupied by a Starbucks. Founders Hall sits right at the edge of campus along Dickson Street, one of Fayetteville’s busiest entertainment and retail corridors, giving the stand strong visibility to both students and the broader Fayetteville community, not just people already inside academic buildings.
Not 7 Brew’s Only New Fayetteville Location
The campus stand isn’t the only 7 Brew news for Fayetteville this year. Separately, the company has also been eyeing a third standalone drive-thru location in west Fayetteville, near the corner of Wedington Drive and North Golf Club Drive, next to Slim Chickens, based on state filing records. A company spokesperson told Fayetteville Flyer that if all goes well, that location was targeting an opening around August 2026, well ahead of the campus stand’s fall timeline. Here’s how to keep all of Fayetteville’s 7 Brew locations straight:
| Location | Address | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLK Blvd (existing) | 1195 W. Martin Luther King Blvd | Drive-thru | Open |
| N College Ave (existing) | 3322 N College Ave | Drive-thru | Open |
| West Fayetteville (new) | Near Wedington Dr & N Golf Club Dr | Drive-thru | Targeted ~August 2026 |
| University of Arkansas campus (new) | Founders Hall, Garland Ave & Dickson St | Walk-thru, indoor seating | Targeted fall 2026 |
What Is a “Walk-Thru” Stand?
Unlike 7 Brew’s signature drive-thru stands, a walk-thru location lets guests come inside and hang out rather than ordering from a car. The University of Arkansas stand will be 7 Brew’s third walk-thru overall: the first opened inside a Walmart on Pleasant Street in Springdale, Arkansas, and the second opened in 2025 in the University District near, though not directly on, The Ohio State University campus in Columbus, Ohio. The University of Arkansas stand is the first time 7 Brew has placed one of these walk-thru locations directly inside a university building, marking a genuine format evolution for the brand’s approach to college markets.
What Will Be on the Menu?
The stand will carry 7 Brew’s full standard menu, the same lineup available at its traditional drive-thru locations, spanning more than 20,000 possible drink combinations across espresso-based coffee, Chillers, tea, infused 7 Energy drinks, and 7 Fizz sodas. Mobile ordering and pickup options are expected to be available, consistent with 7 Brew’s nationwide app, which launched in August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly will 7 Brew be located on the University of Arkansas campus?
Founders Hall, at the corner of Garland Avenue and Dickson Street, in a space currently occupied by a Starbucks, according to Chartwells Higher Education’s own marketing director.
When does 7 Brew open at the University of Arkansas?
7 Brew has targeted a fall 2026 opening, with groundbreaking planned for summer 2026. An exact calendar date has not been announced.
Is this 7 Brew’s first campus location?
Yes, this is 7 Brew’s first true on-campus stand. A previous walk-thru location opened in 2025 near, but not directly on, The Ohio State University campus.
Is this a drive-thru or walk-thru location?
Walk-thru. Unlike 7 Brew’s typical drive-thru stands, this location will have indoor space where guests can go inside and hang out.
Is 7 Brew opening any other new locations in Fayetteville?
Yes. A separate standalone drive-thru is also planned for west Fayetteville near Wedington Drive and North Golf Club Drive, targeted for around August 2026, ahead of the campus stand’s fall opening.
Will the menu be different from a regular 7 Brew stand?
No. The campus location will carry 7 Brew’s full standard menu of more than 20,000 drink combinations.
Who is Chartwells Higher Education and what’s their role?
Chartwells manages dining operations at the University of Arkansas and is the campus partner bringing 7 Brew to Founders Hall, replacing the existing Starbucks there.
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