Could Buying Dutch Bros Stock Today Set You Up for Life?

Share prices of Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) have been racing higher, more than doubling over the past 12 months. That said, the stock is still trading slightly below where it was in the post-IPO excitement that often surrounds new issues. Given the growth that this coffee shop has achieved, it seems reasonable to expect more upside to come. It could help set investors up for life if the growth continues, but there's an important metric they need to monitor if they buy it.The quickest way for a small restaurant brand to grow is to open lots of new locations. That's the big-picture story around Dutch Bros and its coffee shops. For example, in the third quarter of 2024, it opened 38 new locations, 33 of which were company-owned while the rest were operated by franchisees (more on this in a second). Those new openings brought the company's store count up to 950, with 645 of those being company-owned and operated.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool