# Fast Beer Vending Franchises ‘Beer Thru' Brew and Convenience Drive-Through Stores By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-04-13 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-thru References: [examiner](http://www.examiner.com/x-8310-Trendy-Living-Examiner~y2010m4d6-Brew-Thru-is-drivethru-beer-and-munchie-market?cid=exrss-Trendy-Living-Examiner) & [brewthru](http://www.brewthru.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.showHome) North Carolina-based [Brew Thru](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-perks) is a growing franchise chain of [drive-thru beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-drive-thru) and munchie stores that focus on East Coast tourist and college markets. Brew Thru convenience stores offer beer, wine, soda and snacks for tourists, vacationers, on-the-go locals and college students who love drive-thru convenience. A big part of the Brew Thru business model is its merchandise including T-shirts and other souvenirs, but the mainstay is [beer sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewdog-beers). Customers are served by 'cartenders,' who make the drive-though shopping experience easy. Customers never have to leave their cars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Drive-thru Convenience Stores:** Businesses can innovate by providing a quick and convenient shopping experience to customers through drive-thru convenience stores. - **Franchise Business Model:** Franchise opportunities can be valuable for entrepreneurs looking to expand a successful and established business model. - **Tourist and College Markets:** Targeting specific markets, such as tourists and college students, can help businesses tailor their offerings and increase sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Convenience Store Industry:** The convenience store industry can utilize drive-thru convenience stores to provide a unique shopping experience to customers and increase sales. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can benefit from drive-thru convenience stores by providing a convenient way for tourists to shop for souvenirs and snacks. - **Franchise Industry:** The franchise industry can provide entrepreneurs with a successful business model to expand their reach and increase profits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drive-Thru Coffee Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-rock-coffee-bar.md) - [Curated Craft Beer Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-beer-stores.md) - [Fast-Food-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-biscuit-ale.md) - [Beverage Dispensing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottobot-brew.md) - [Automated Beer Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bars.md) - [At-Home Beer Keg Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beer-keg-machine.md) - [Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slay-to-pay.md) - [10-Minute Beer Delivery Samples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-delivery.md) - [Self-Service Beer Taprooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-taproom.md)