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Christine Barone

Chief Executive Officer and President, Dutch Bros

Search every verified Christine Barone interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Christine Barone, CEO and president of Dutch Bros, has been leading the company through a period of significant expansion and financial growth. In the company's Q2 2026 earnings call, she reported record revenue of $551 million and raised the full-year outlook, citing strong performance in new markets such as the greater Chicago area, where a Melrose Park shop was pacing to approximately $7 million in volume. She also highlighted the company's Drink One for Dane Day fundraiser, which raised over $1.7 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, surpassing $20 million in lifetime donations. In earlier appearances, Barone discussed Dutch Bros' growth strategy, including a stated goal of reaching 2,029 shops by 2029 and a total addressable market of about 7,000 shops, while noting the company had just over 1,000 locations as of late 2025. Barone has also spoken publicly about her leadership philosophy and the company's competitive positioning. In interviews and podcasts, she described herself as a collaborative leader who emphasizes personal growth and feedback, and she attributed Dutch Bros' success to its focus on speed, quality, and customer connection. She has addressed competition in the beverage market, saying the company has a strong point of view in the drive-thru space and noting that its highest-volume shops often operate near legacy competitors. Barone has also discussed menu innovation, including the rollout of protein coffee and the testing of food options, as well as the company's rewards program, which she said accounts for a significant share of transactions.

Recent appearances

  • Dutch Bros Q2 2026 Earnings Call | Record $551M Revenue & FY Outlook Increased

    August 06, 2026 · 📺 i101

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  • $BROS Dutch Bros Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call

    May 06, 2026 · 📺 EARNMOAR

    05/06/2026 Q&A: 24:30 Dutch Bros Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates and franchises drive-thru shops in the United States. The company sells and distributes coffee, coffee-related products, and accessories. It operates through Company-Operated Shops and Franchising and Other segments. The company sells its products under various brands such as Dutch Bros, Dutch Bros Coffee, Dutch Bros Rebel, Dutch Bros, and Blue Rebel. Dutch Bros Inc. was founded in 1992 and is based in Tempe, Arizona. #dutchbros #earningscall #fundamentalanalysis #bros #coffee

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  • Dutch Bros CEO: Why the Best Leaders Aren't Always the Best Performers

    April 21, 2026 · 📺 Corporate Competitor Podcast

    🤽 Christine Barone joined the Harvard water polo team having never played the sport. By senior year, she was co-captain. She wasn't the best player in the pool. She wasn't scoring the most goals. But she knew where every teammate was at all times — and she made it her job to get the ball to the players who could score. When she found out she'd been chosen co-captain, it clicked: making your teammates better is its own kind of excellence. That philosophy now runs one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the country. As CEO and President of Dutch Bros — with a goal of 2,029 shops open by…

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  • Dutch Bros. CEO Christine Barone: Our total addressable market is about 7,000 shops

    November 10, 2025 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Dutch Bros. President and CEO Christine Barone joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, market growth, customer trends, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC…

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  • There's always been a lot of competition in the beverage market, says Dutch Bros CEO Barone

    August 11, 2025 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Dutch Bros President and CEO Christine Barone joins CNBC’s ‘The Exchange’ to discuss consumer trends, the company's expansion plans, and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News O…

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  • Dutch Bros’ Secrets to Being One of the Coolest and Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains in America

    July 16, 2025 · 📺 Nation's Restaurant News

    One of the most exciting and fastest-growing chains in America today is Dutch Bros, which finished 2024 with around 1,000 locations — and plans to double in size in the next four years. The coffee drive thru chain has a cult-like following, winning guests over not only with a range of on-trend beverages but also with a party-like store atmosphere and fun engagements like merch drops and stickers. So how does Dutch Bros sustain its incredible growth while maintaining a fun vibe among its team? In the third edition of Nation’s Restaurant News’ brand-new platform Signature: A CEO Series with Sam…

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  • Dutch Bros CEO Shares Leadership Strategies Helping to Drive One of America’s Fastest Growing Chains

    July 16, 2025 · 📺 Nation's Restaurant News

    Christine Barone has one of the most exciting jobs in restaurants: leading the next growth phase for Dutch Bros, a 33-year-old drive-thru coffee brand that has recently become one of the fastest growing chains in America. Christine’s history in investment banking, plus several years spent as an executive at Starbucks and as CEO of True Food Kitchen, have uniquely positioned her to lead Dutch Bros as it becomes a household name from coast to coast. So what does Christine’s leadership strategy look like? How does she lead a company known for its fun vibe and cool branding? In the third edition o…

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  • Christine Barone, Chief Executive Officer and President, Dutch Bros

    June 12, 2025 · 📺 New York Stock Exchange

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  • 'We're just getting started' with opening new locations, says Dutch Bros CEO

    January 13, 2025 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Christine Barone, Dutch Bros CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk its new store openings, expansion to new markets and more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: http://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://c…

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  • Dutch Bros. CEO Christine Barone goes one-on-one with Jim Cramer

    November 08, 2024 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Dutch Bros. President and CEO Christine Barone joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramerto talk quarterly results, consumer trends and more.

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  • The consumer is being thoughtful about where they spend their money, says Dutch Bros. CEO

    June 03, 2024 · 📺 CNBC Television

    Christine Barone, Dutch Bros. CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk its recent quarterly report, new product offerings, how it differs from competitors and more.

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  • 2024 RLC - Food For Thought: Ground Breaking Growth

    May 24, 2024 · 📺 Informa Connect Foodservice

    During the recent Restaurant Leadership Conference, Jose Armario of Bojangles, Christine Barone of Dutch Bros Coffee and Scott Mezvinsky of Taco Bell talk with Restaurant Business’ Jonathan Maze about the biggest obstacles to expansion, and how to overcome them. *The Videos contained herein are the property of Informa and the respective speakers, who have authorized this distribution. All Rights Reserved. Any use of this video without the express written consent of Informa is prohibited.

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