In August 2019, two brothers and their wives opened a single drive-thru coffee shop on Huebner Road in San Antonio. Fred and Nick Corpening, along with Brittany and Kharis Corpening, were coffee industry veterans with a clear vision: fast, friendly service and drinks worth coming back for.
They named it Brevity — because great coffee shouldn't take forever.
Less than seven years later, Brevity Coffee has grown to 15 locations across San Antonio, with expansion underway into Kyle, Texas. The growth has been fueled by a loyal customer base, a drive-thru-focused model built for speed, and a company culture that promotes from within. Every single Brevity franchisee started as an employee. Their first franchisee, Rachel, began as a store manager before opening two locations of her own.
Brevity was named to Yelp's Top 100 Coffee Shops in the United States and Canada — one of only three San Antonio shops to make the list. They carry a 4.8-star Google rating and a 100% recommend score on Facebook. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly staff, fast service, and signature drinks like The Avalanche, Salted Blonde Breve, and Gold Rush.
Frozen coffee drinks are a cornerstone of the Brevity menu — blended specialty drinks that keep customers coming back in the Texas heat.
The Corpening family sums up their mission simply: "A coffee shop can be more than a place to get a drink — it can be a launching pad for people, dreams, and careers."