7 Brew Shawnee, KS: Grand Opening September 28, 2026 – Inside a 40-Year-Old KFC’s Old Spot
Shawnee’s first 7 Brew now has an official grand opening flyer confirming the exact date and every event. The stand at 11560 W. 63rd Street opens Monday, September 28, 2026, on the site of a Kentucky Fried Chicken that served the community for more than 40 years before closing this summer. Its Caffeine for a Cause fundraiser also benefits a charity founded by a Shawnee family in their own daughter’s memory. Here’s everything confirmed.
Quick Facts: 7 Brew Shawnee, W 63rd St
Confirmed via the stand’s official grand opening flyer, Hoodline, and the Kansas City Star.
Confirmed Operating Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Full Grand Opening Schedule
Sourced directly from the stand’s official grand opening flyer:
| Dates | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 18 | Caffeine for a Cause | 9 AM – 3 PM. Pay what you want, limited menu, all proceeds donated to Brave Like McKenna. |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Caffeine for a Cause | 10 AM – 4 PM. Pay what you want, limited menu. |
| Sun, Sep 20 | Caffeine for a Cause | 10 AM – 4 PM. Pay what you want, limited menu. |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Friends & Family | 7-10 AM & 3-6 PM. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer. |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Friends & Family | 9 AM-12 PM & 3-6 PM. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer. |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Friends & Family | 10 AM-2 PM. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer. |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Grand Opening Day | The stand officially opens for business. |
| Mon Sep 28-Fri Oct 2 | Community Hours | 8-9 AM, 12-1 PM & 5-6 PM daily. Free small drinks, 1 per present customer. |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Swag Day | 5:30 AM-11 PM. Free 7 Brew t-shirt with any large drink purchase, while supplies last. |
Schedule sourced directly from the stand’s official grand opening flyer. Details may change; confirm with the location before visiting.
7 Brew’s official grand opening flyer for 11560 W 63rd St, Shawnee, KS.
From 40 Years of Fried Chicken to Drive-Thru Coffee
Per Hoodline and the Kansas City Star, 7 Brew is converting the former Kentucky Fried Chicken at 11560 W. 63rd St. into its newest stand. That KFC served the Shawnee community for more than 40 years before shutting its doors for good just weeks before June 22, 2026. Reports on 7 Brew’s exact footprint in the metro vary: one account puts the chain at 10 locations across the Kansas City metro, including four in Johnson County, while a separate Kansas City Star report describes the Shawnee stand as the company’s ninth metro location.
Who Benefits From Caffeine for a Cause?
This opening’s Caffeine for a Cause fundraiser benefits Brave Like McKenna, a foundation with deep local roots: it was founded by Janell and Keith Royer of Shawnee, Kansas, in honor of their daughter McKenna, who died in February 2024 at age 11 after a courageous fight against Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG), a rare and aggressive pediatric brain cancer with no known cure. The foundation provides financial assistance to families of children undergoing cancer treatment, distributes “Be Brave” care packages to patients and their siblings, and advocates for increased pediatric cancer research funding. The three-day pay-what-you-want event ran September 18-20, ahead of the stand’s official opening, with a limited drink menu available during those hours.
Shawnee’s First 7 Brew
This is confirmed as the first 7 Brew location in Shawnee itself. The stand sits at 11560 W. 63rd Street, less than 1.4 miles from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School. Shawnee is a suburb of Kansas City in Johnson County, Kansas, part of the broader Kansas City metro area.
Who’s Running the 63rd Street Stand
The Shawnee stand is operated by 7 Brew Kansas, confirmed via 7 Brew’s own official location page careers link, a franchise group building out the chain’s presence across the Kansas City metro and the rest of the state.
Part of Kansas’s September 2026 Wave
Shawnee is one of three Kansas locations 7 Brew confirmed to USA Today for September 2026, alongside Wichita and Great Bend. The chain, founded in Rogers, Arkansas, in 2017, has grown to more than 750 stands nationwide as of mid-2026 under CEO John Davidson, with the Kansas City metro remaining one of its most saturated regional markets.
What to Order When It Opens
Blondie with Whipped Cream & Caramel Drizzle
7 Brew’s #1 best-seller nationwide, and a listed Shawnee favorite.
Ocean Breeze 7 Energy with Cold Foam
A top energy drink pick, also named a Shawnee favorite on 7 Brew’s location page.
Georgia Peach Green Tea
A fruit-forward tea option for early fall visits.
Strawberry Smoothie with Whipped Cream
A fan favorite across the chain, and the top-listed Shawnee favorite.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does 7 Brew in Shawnee actually open?
The stand’s official grand opening flyer confirms Monday, September 28, 2026.
What was previously at this location?
A Kentucky Fried Chicken that served the Shawnee community for more than 40 years before closing in mid-2026.
What is Caffeine for a Cause and who does it benefit?
A pay-what-you-want event held September 18-20, 2026, with proceeds donated to Brave Like McKenna, a pediatric cancer support foundation founded by a Shawnee, Kansas family in memory of their daughter.
Is this Shawnee’s first 7 Brew?
Yes, this is confirmed as the first 7 Brew location in Shawnee itself, and roughly the ninth or tenth in the broader Kansas City metro depending on the count.
Who owns the Shawnee 7 Brew?
The stand is operated by 7 Brew Kansas, confirmed via 7 Brew’s own official location page.
How do I get a free drink at the Shawnee opening?
Free small drinks are available during Friends & Family (Sep 25-27) and Community Hours (Sep 28-Oct 2), one per present customer during each listed window.
Is there a Swag Day for this location?
Yes, confirmed for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 5:30 AM to 11 PM, offering a free t-shirt with any large drink purchase, while supplies last.
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