Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has long driven investor profits by capitalizing on America's love for coffee and by creating a social experience. It has also successfully exported this concept to other countries, driving its size and stock price higher over time.

However, emerging beverage shop Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) has rapidly expanded its footprint east from its headquarters in Grants Pass, Oregon. Its popular beverages, growing store count, and recent initial public offering have attracted the attention of customers and investors alike. The question for investors is whether they can profit more by owning Dutch Bros or by sticking with Starbucks.

Investors should understand that Starbucks and Dutch Bros do not compete as directly as many might assume. Yes, they both focus heavily on coffee and other beverage choices. And both stores sell drinks via drive-thrus.

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Source Fool.com