Dutch Bros new downtown building moves in

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In just days, the demoed Dutch Bros lot downtown, went from foundation to building; when a new modular structure was installed for the coffee giant.

Russo Modular, specializing in manufacturing modular buildings, transported its eighth modular Dutch Bros drive-thru 946 miles to its home in Klamath Falls, Ore., in early October. Russo Modular and Dutch Bros Coffee have collaborated since 2019, when they delivered their first modular drive-thru to Gresham, OR.

Onsite to supervise the 600 SF. Klamath Falls unit replaces an existing unit in that exact location; owner Rustin Russo describes how they have fine-tuned the modular process for their clients over the past four years.

"Russo Modular builds Dutch Bros at our controlled manufacturing environment in Phoenix, Arizona, and then transports the building kits complete with finishes across state lines." He explains, "Seeing how modular has allowed Dutch Bros to schedule a total construction duration of less than 60 days from demo of the existing building to re-opening of the store is spectacular."

Russo goes on to say how important this is, not only to Dutch Bros but to the community of Klamath, that within three days, the site transforms from an empty lot with a concrete foundation to a building that is 98% complete.

Getting to this point requires rigorous planning and coordination with different teams, but Russo talks about their modular construction process as a huge win for corporations and franchises. Clients benefit exponentially from modular designs with repeatability. The systematic creation of multiple units essentially converts to cost reduction right from the start. He also mentions how their new patented frame design is giving them the edge in QSR modular usable space.

"It's all about the ability to control—control of quality, control of time, control of costs, control of coordination," says Russo.

As an added source of pride, the company manufactures environmentally friendly structures. They use sustainable steel products and environmentally conscious components for longer-lasting builds with less waste.