Dutch Bros Inc.

Previous wording

Except for the items noted below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2024 Form 10-K. The risk factors described in our 2024 Form 10-K, as well as other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and should be carefully considered. The risks and uncertainties that we face, however, are not limited to those described in the 2024 Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business and the trading price of our Class A common stock.

Current wording

Except for the items noted below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2024 Form 10-K. The risk factors described in our 2024 Form 10-K, as well as other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and should be carefully considered. The risks and uncertainties that we face, however, are not limited to those described in the 2024 Form 10-K. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business and the trading price of our Class A common stock.

Previous wording

The recent announcements of substantial new U.S. tariffs and other restrictive trade policies have created a dynamic and unpredictable trade landscape, which may adversely impact our business.

Current wording

Substantial new U.S. tariffs and other restrictive trade policies have created a dynamic and unpredictable trade landscape, which may adversely impact our business.

Previous wording

Current or future tariffs or other restrictive trade measures may raise the costs of our imported green coffee beans and other goods, which may adversely impact our product offerings, operational expenses, and construction costs. Such cost increases may reduce our margins and require us to increase prices, which could harm our competitive position, reduce customer demand, and damage customer relationships. Our suppliers and distribution channels are also affected by the current trade environment, and we and they may experience supply chain disruptions as a result of increased costs and uncertainty, as well as risks to the long-term viability of key suppliers, which may impact our ability to meet customer demand or manage inventory efficiently. Tariff and other trade-related cost pressures and supply chain disruptions may lead to reputational harm if we are unable to supply our shops with sufficient products or supply products on expected timelines, or if any price increases are poorly received by customers. In addition, evolving trade policies, including tariffs and trade restrictions, may decrease consumer discretionary spending and result in decreased demand for our products.

Current wording

Current or future tariffs or other restrictive trade measures may significantly raise the costs of our imported green coffee beans and other goods, which may adversely impact our product offerings, operational expenses, and construction costs. Such cost increases may reduce our margins and require us to increase prices, which could harm our competitive position, reduce customer demand, and damage customer relationships. Our suppliers and distribution channels are also affected by the current trade environment, and we and they may experience supply chain disruptions as a result of increased costs and uncertainty, as well as risks to the long-term viability of key suppliers, which may impact our ability to meet customer demand or manage inventory efficiently. Tariff and other trade-related cost pressures and supply chain disruptions may lead to reputational harm if we are unable to supply our shops with sufficient products or supply products on expected timelines, or if any price increases are poorly received by customers. In addition, evolving trade policies, including tariffs and trade restrictions, may decrease consumer discretionary spending and result in decreased demand for our products.

Previous wording

Trade disputes, trade restrictions, tariffs and other political tensions between the U.S. and other countries may also exacerbate unfavorable macroeconomic conditions including inflationary pressures, foreign exchange volatility, financial market instability, and economic recessions or downturns, which may also necessitate pricing actions and result in a negative impact on customer demand for our products, limit expansion opportunities, limit our access to capital, or otherwise negatively impact our business and operations. Ongoing tariff, trade restrictions and macroeconomic uncertainty may contribute to volatility in the price of our Class A common stock.

Current wording

Trade disputes, trade restrictions, tariffs and other geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and other countries may also exacerbate unfavorable macroeconomic conditions including inflationary pressures, foreign exchange volatility, financial market instability, and economic recessions or downturns, which may also necessitate pricing actions and result in a negative impact on customer demand for our products, limit expansion opportunities, limit our access to capital, or otherwise negatively impact our business and operations. Ongoing tariff, trade restrictions and macroeconomic uncertainty may contribute to volatility in the price of our Class A common stock.

Previous wording

For example, a number of states, counties, and cities have enacted menu labeling laws requiring multi-unit restaurant operators to disclose certain nutritional information to customers, or have enacted legislation restricting the use of certain types of ingredients in food sold at restaurants. Furthermore, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the PPACA) establishes a uniform, federal requirement for certain restaurants to post certain nutritional information on their menus. Specifically, the PPACA amended the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require certain chain restaurants to publish the total number of calories of standard menu items on menus and menu boards, along with a statement that puts this calorie information in the context of a total daily calorie intake. The PPACA also requires covered restaurants to provide to consumers, upon request, a written summary of detailed nutritional information for each standard menu item, and to provide a statement on menus and menu boards about the availability of this information. The PPACA further permits the Food and Drug Administration to require covered restaurants to make additional nutrient disclosures, such as disclosure of trans-fat content. More recently, U.S. regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration, have indicated their intent to restrict or prohibit the use of certain food dyes currently permitted for lawful use in the food supply by the end of 2026. The Food and Drug Administration has also announced its intent to revise its post-market food chemical review program. Furthermore, an increasing number of states have proposed or enacted laws prohibiting or limiting the use of certain food and color additives. Should such regulatory change affect the ingredients currently used in our products and we are unable to identify or secure comparable and cost-effective alternative ingredients, such change could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. An unfavorable report on, or reaction to, our current or future menu ingredients, the size of our portions, or the nutritional content of our menu items could negatively influence the demand for our offerings.

Current wording

For example, a number of states, counties, and cities have enacted menu labeling laws requiring multi-unit restaurant operators to disclose certain nutritional information to customers, or have enacted legislation restricting the use of certain types of ingredients in food sold at restaurants. Furthermore, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (the PPACA) establishes a uniform, federal requirement for certain restaurants to post certain nutritional information on their menus. Specifically, the PPACA amended the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to require certain chain restaurants to publish the total number of calories of standard menu items on menus and menu boards, along with a statement that puts this calorie information in the context of a total daily calorie intake. The PPACA also requires covered restaurants to provide to consumers, upon request, a written summary of detailed nutritional information for each standard menu item, and to provide a statement on menus and menu boards about the availability of this information. The PPACA further permits the Food and Drug Administration to require covered restaurants to make additional nutrient disclosures, such as disclosure of trans-fat content. More recently, U.S. regulatory authorities, including the Food and Drug Administration, have indicated their intent to restrict or prohibit the use of certain food dyes currently permitted for lawful use in the food supply by the end of 2026. The Food and Drug Administration continues to develop a revised post-market food chemical review program. Furthermore, an increasing number of states have proposed or enacted laws prohibiting or limiting the use of certain food and color additives and state enforcement actions and investigations into their use are underway. Should such regulatory change affect the ingredients currently used in our products and we are unable to identify or secure comparable and cost-effective alternative ingredients, such change could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. An unfavorable report on, or reaction to, our current or future menu ingredients, the size of our portions, or the nutritional content of our menu items could negatively influence the demand for our offerings.

Previous wording

We may be unable to identify all potential allergens present in our products at the time of purchase, whether they may have been introduced by us or by our third party vendors. This could result in the inability of some customers to purchase our products, or could result in negative health consequences for individuals sensitive to such allergens who choose to purchase our products regardless. A potentially serious allergic reaction to our products may result in negative public perception and could harm our business and results of operations.

Current wording

We may be unable to identify all potential allergens present in our products at the time of purchase, whether they were introduced by us or by our third party vendors. This could result in the inability of some customers to purchase our products, or could result in negative health consequences for individuals sensitive to such allergens who choose to purchase our products regardless. A potentially serious allergic reaction to our products may result in negative public perception and could harm our business and results of operations.