All 17 Locations Closing: The End of SC’s Most Iconic Local Coffee Chain
The End of SC’s Most Iconic Local Coffee Chain
SOUTH CAROLINA - For thousands of South Carolina commuters, the morning routine is about to look—and taste—drastically different. Clutch Coffee Bar, the homegrown favorite known for its rapid drive-thru service and "Carolina-first" attitude, is officially shuttering its remaining 17 locations across the Carolinas. By late March, the red-and-black branding that became a staple in hubs like Columbia and Rock Hill will be gone forever. But this isn't a story of business failure—it's the result of a massive industry buyout that is changing the face of the Southern caffeine scene.
