Swig, another “dirty soda” shop, is opening at 3521 Broadway, where FiiZ Drinks closed in late April of this year. Both companies are based in Utah. The location previously featured a Sonic Restaurant. It closed in 2018.
Swig currently operates multiple locations in Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. It opened its first Texas location in 2022. The company began operations in 2010.
For those who are wondering, “dirty sodas” are colorful, carbonated sodas. The drinks feature a combination of popular soft drinks and a number of flavored mixes. Think customizable drinks. While FiiZ and Swig are fierce competitors, it is worth noting that their drinks are almost identical. Both shops use the same sugar/syrup base. Both feature the same name brand soft drinks like Dr. Pepper and Coca-Cola. And both sell sugar cookies. But no burgers, fries, or other typical fast food selections.
According to Wikipedia, “The popularity of soda-fountain chains such as Swig in Utah can largely be traced to the influence of the Mormon Church (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — LDS). Members of the LDS Church are prohibited from consuming alcohol or hot caffeinated beverages such as tea or coffee. As such, many LDS Church members frequently drink soda in order to consume caffeine. The vast majority of all Swig locations are in the state of Utah.”
The company reportedly is planning to open three stores in San Antonio. But, as of this writing, Swig did not share opening dates.
