He Signed His First Deal on His Honeymoon. Now He Has 15 Drive-Thru Coffee Locations.

Darren Spicer, co-founder and CEO of the Clutch Coffee Bar chain, built his company on the belief that great branding wins loyalty. Every part of the Clutch experience, from the drive-thru to the community events, is designed to make people feel connected. Watch now to learn about scaling without franchising, creating unforgettable brand experiences, and the mindset that turned risk into reward. Sponsored by: • TOAST - All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Chapters: [05:32] - How Clutch Coffee Bar Got Its Name [07:48] - Building Around the Three C’s [13:12] - The Importance of Brand Consistency [23:18] - Community Impact [27:05] - Vision for 100 Clutch Coffee Locations SPONSORS: RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS IS PRESENTED BY TOAST — Restaurant Influencers is brought to you by Toast, the powerful restaurant point of sale and management system that helps restaurants improve operations, increase sales and create a better guest experience. • Toast All-In-1 Restaurant POS: https://bit.ly/3vpeVsc Episode Links Darren Spicer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-spicer-44243a74 Darren Spicer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrenspicer25/ Darren Spicer Email:  darren@clutchcoffeebar.com Clutch Coffee Bar: https://www.clutchcoffeebar.com/ Clutch Coffee Bar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clutchcoffeebar/ Clutch Coffee Bar TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clutchcoffeebar Clutch Coffee Bar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clutchcoffeebar/ Sheldon’s K9’s: https://www.sheldonsk9s.org/ Key Takeaways: Branding Drives Connection: Darren Spicer built Clutch Coffee Bar around energy, consistency, and authenticity, proving that strong branding can turn everyday transactions into loyal relationships. Community Is the Core: From donating proceeds to honor a fallen officer to supporting local nonprofits, Spicer shows that great brands are built by showing up for the people they serve. Take the Shot: Leaving a stable corporate career to sign his first business deal from his honeymoon, Spicer embodies the belief that success comes from bold moves and zero regrets. *** ABOUT DARREN SPICER — Darren Spicer is the CEO & Co-Founder of Clutch Coffee Bar, a premium drive-thru beverage brand based in the Carolinas. A transformative leader, Darren helps companies grow in a way that positively impacts society and cultivates a sense of community. Under his leadership, Clutch has grown rapidly to multiple locations and established a fanatically loyal, recurring customer base through unparalleled customer experience, speed, quality, and investment in local communities and charities. ABOUT RESTAURANT INFLUENCERS — Restaurant Influencers is a weekly video podcast series presented by Entrepreneur Media and Cali BBQ Media. Every week host and restaurant owner Shawn Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) talks with business leaders like Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Dyrdek, Emeril Lagasse, Mayim Bialik, Jon Taffer, Robert Irvine, Toast co-founder Aman Narang, and more, about their secrets to Smartphone Storytelling, marketing, branding, and how to show up where customers are engaging online. Published by Entrepreneur Media - https://entreprenuer.com Produced by Cali BBQ Media - https://betheshow.media