Dutch Bros Stock Is Steaming Hot. Could It Be the Next Starbucks?

There's little question that early investors in Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) have been abundantly rewarded. Since the company's initial public offering (IPO) in mid-1992, the stock has returned an incredible 26,390% (as of this writing). Starbucks was a pioneer in the coffee chain industry, offering a consistent java experience while creating a "third place" for customers, away from work and home. Despite recent challenges, the company has been wildly successful, and some investors are understandably on the lookout for the "next" Starbucks.With that in mind, Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) has thrown its hat in the ring. While investors may not yet be familiar with this regional coffee chain, it boasts many of the same qualities that helped make Starbucks a household name. Dutch Bros' consistent growth, repeat customers, and fun-loving employees have helped the company become the third-largest coffee chain in the U.S. and put it on the fast track to success.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool