Black Rock Coffee Bar Continues Expansion in the Valley with New Tempe Location
Rhea-AI Summary
Black Rock Coffee Bar (BRCB) is expanding its presence in the Phoenix Valley with a new store at 1765 E University Dr in Tempe, celebrating its grand opening on Friday, August 7. Guests will receive $3 medium drinks all day, followed by a grand opening sticker giveaway the next day.
With this location, Black Rock’s Arizona footprint reaches 60 stores, as part of a nationwide network of more than 200 locations in seven states. The company highlights its Rewards app, Protein add-ons, Fuel® energy drinks, and limited-time seasonal beverages as key offerings.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Conference call notice | Neutral | -1.1% | Second-quarter 2026 results conference call scheduled for August 11 |
| Jul 16 | Glendale expansion | Positive | +0.0% | New Glendale store increased Phoenix presence to 58 locations |
| Jul 15 | Killeen expansion | Positive | -0.3% | New Killeen location expanded Austin-area presence |
| Jun 26 | Georgetown expansion | Positive | +12.6% | New Georgetown store expanded Austin-area footprint |
| Jun 23 | Parker expansion | Positive | +1.0% | New Parker store became the company's 19th Colorado location |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent expansion announcements produced mostly flat-to-positive reactions, while the conference-call notice was followed by a negative move.
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University & McClintock Dr. Location to Celebrate Grand Opening on August 7th
Scottsdale, AZ, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Rock Coffee Bar, the Oregon-born boutique coffee company known for its specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, and popular Fuel® energy drinks, is expanding its footprint in the Valley with a new location opening this week.
The store, located at 1765 E University Dr, will officially celebrate its grand opening in Tempe on Friday, August 7th. Guests can enjoy
"Every new store is an opportunity to become part of another great community,” said Mark Davis, CEO of Black Rock Coffee Bar. “We look forward to serving our guests with handcrafted drinks, meaningful connections, and the energy that defines the Black Rock experience."
Guests can take advantage of the Black Rock Rewards app, where every purchase—whether in-store, online, or through the app—earns “bolts” that can be redeemed for free beverages. Recent menu additions, like Black Rock’s brand new Grilled Cheese, are also included in the program.
Black Rock Coffee Bar is beloved for its handcrafted beverages, including the Caramel Blondie, a sweet and creamy signature blend; the Mexican Mocha, a spicy twist with hints of vanilla, almond, and cinnamon; and the Jackhammer, a vanilla mocha with an extra double shot; as well as its in-house developed Fuel energy drink, customizable with over 20 fruit flavors. These can be enjoyed alongside sweet and savory food items, including the recently launched Grilled Cheese. For an extra kick of protein, guests can add Black Rock’s new Protein Cold Foam, Protein Boosted Milk or Protein Boost to their drinks.
In addition to Black Rock menu staples, guests can enjoy limited-time summer offerings like the Cherry Tiramisu Latte, Golden Hour Shaken Espresso, and Moscow Fuel Energy drink, bringing bold flavors and nostalgic summertime vibes. The brand is also featuring its new Mystery Dirty Pop — a better-for-you soda featuring OLIPOP Dr. Goodwin and a smooth, creamy berry-inspired twist.
For more information, visit https://br.coffee/ and follow @blackrockcoffeebar on Facebook and Instagram, and @blackrockcoffeeofficial on TikTok for updates on new locations, promotions, and seasonal offerings.
About Black Rock Coffee Bar
Black Rock Coffee Bar is a national boutique coffee shop that is known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and flavorful Fuel® energy drinks. Founded as a family owned and operated business in Oregon in 2008, Black Rock Coffee Bar has grown to over 200 retail locations in seven states. The Black Rock culture prides itself on not only being a positive force for the communities it serves, but also the team members that fuel their locations day in and day out. An important aspect of their team mission is to recognize those that go above and beyond by displaying the 4G’s of Black Rock - grit, growth, gratitude, and grace. For more information, visit https://br.coffee/.
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Audrey Arbogast Black Rock Coffee Bar audrey.arbogast@havasred.com