Swig has signed an 11-unit franchise development agreement with Summit Management Group for Washington, giving the dirty-soda chain a planned entry into the state.
The September 29 company announcement, also carried by QSR, names Sean Collins, Jared Collins and Ramey Mills as the franchise operators. Swig says it is targeting its first Washington opening by the end of 2026. It has not announced an address or exact opening date in the material reviewed for this story.
The distinction matters: 11 signed units are not 11 operating stores. The announcement describes a development commitment and an opening target. Site approvals, construction and hiring still have to happen before guests can pull into a Washington drive-thru.
Swig's menu centers on customizable drinks made from soda, water or energy-drink bases with flavors, fruit, purées and creams. The company describes a drive-thru-focused footprint that can be as small as 800 to 850 square feet. That is a stated design possibility, not the announced size of each future Washington location.
Braisepoint's operating view: A compact beverage site can be easier to repeat physically than a full kitchen, but a small box does not solve trade-area selection or service speed. If guests choose from many mixes, the crew has to deliver accurate custom orders while keeping the lane moving.
An 11-unit territory also makes sequencing important. The first store can test local demand, ingredient supply and staffing in a new market. Opening too many units before learning from the first would magnify a mistake. Opening too slowly could leave a signed territory without the planned local density.
For a Washington reader, the useful fact is still limited: Swig and its partner intend to open in the state, beginning with a targeted first unit this year. There is no verified city-specific opening notice here. The next milestones to watch are a confirmed site, an actual opening date and how the initial restaurant performs before the wider agreement is counted as a built network.
