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Christine Barone

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Christine Barone serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Dutch Bros, the rapidly expanding drive-through coffee company known for its energetic culture and loyal customer base. She took on the CEO role as Dutch Bros accelerated its national growth strategy following its IPO in 2021, overseeing the company's expansion to hundreds of locations across the United States. Before joining Dutch Bros, Barone held leadership roles in the restaurant and consumer brands industry, including time at True Food Kitchen where she served as CEO. Her background spans operations, strategy, and brand development in the food and beverage sector, giving her a strong foundation for scaling Dutch Bros' distinctive customer experience model. Under her leadership, Dutch Bros has continued to grow its shop count aggressively while investing in its loyalty program and digital ordering capabilities, positioning the brand as a major competitor in the specialty coffee and beverage market.

Last updated Oct 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
President and Chief Executive Officer
Company
Dutch Bros
Based
Grants Pass, Oregon, United States

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Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Christine Barone serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Dutch Bros, the rapidly expanding drive-through coffee company known for its energetic culture and loyal customer base. She took on the CEO role as Dutch Bros accelerated its national growth strategy following its IPO in 2021, overseeing the company's expansion to hundreds of locations across the United States. Before joining Dutch Bros, Barone held leadership roles in the restaurant and consumer brands industry, including time at True Food Kitchen where she served as CEO. Her background spans operations, strategy, and brand development in the food and beverage sector, giving her a strong foundation for scaling Dutch Bros' distinctive customer experience model. Under her leadership, Dutch Bros has continued to grow its shop count aggressively while investing in its loyalty program and digital ordering capabilities, positioning the brand as a major competitor in the specialty coffee and beverage market.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Restaurant OperationsBrand ScalingConsumer Loyalty ProgramsDrive-Through Beverage ConceptsDigital OrderingFood and Beverage StrategyFranchise and Company-Owned Expansion

Education

  • MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Speaking topics

Restaurant brand scalingCustomer loyalty and experienceLeadership in high-growth consumer brands

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led Dutch Bros through continued national expansion following its 2021 IPO
  • Previously served as CEO of True Food Kitchen, growing the health-focused restaurant brand