By Kathryn Hardison

Dutch Bros Inc. has selected Christine Barone as its next president.

Ms. Barone will take on the role in the first quarter of next year and will report to Chief Executive Joth Ricci, the operator and franchiser of drive-thru beverage shops said Monday.

Ms. Barone has worked in the food service and beverage industries for more than a decade, most recently serving as chief executive at True Food Kitchen. She will lead the company's operations as the brand continues to scale toward its goal of 4,000 shops in the next 10 years to 15 years, Dutch Bros said.