Scooter’s Coffee
We provide quick-service coffee stores that serve espresso drinks, smoothies, baked goods, sandwiches, burritos, and other grab-and-go items. Our stores are designed for customers who want convenient coffee and food service, with many locations built as drive-thru kiosk stores, end-cap stores with indoor ordering and a drive-up window, or other formats such as freestanding or inside high-traffic venues. We operate under the Scooter’s Coffee name and use a consistent menu, service approach, and store design across locations. Our business is centered on fast, convenient service for everyday coffee and snack customers in retail, travel, and institutional settings.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOJoe Thornton
- Headquarters11808 Miracle Hills Drive, Omaha, NE, 68154
- Year founded1998
- Year started franchising2002
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open849 (+449 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$954,650 - $1,523,400
- Franchise fee$40,000
- Royalty6% of Net Sales
- Brand fundCurrently 2% of Net Sales, although we may require you to pay up to 4% of Net Sales.
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
Learn more about the Fast Food industry:
Fast food franchises are a staple of the food industry, offering quick and convenient dining options. This sector is highly competitive but offers significant potential for high-volume sales.
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-04-03
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| Litigation | Understand any past or pending legal actions involving Scooter’s Coffee, its affiliates, or key personnel that may be relevant to prospective franchisees. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Scooter’s Coffee franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
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Location data
| Total locations | 849 |
| Franchise locations | 825 |
| Corporate locations | 24 |
System growth over time
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Based on 1 reviews
CURRENT FRANCHISEE
Number of Locations: 5
The franchisee expressed a very positive overall sentiment toward the brand, with strong satisfaction and a very high likelihood to both repurchase and recommend. They reported financial performance that meets expectations and a strong return on investment, supported by solid onboarding and ongoing support, as well as effective customer acquisition and technology. The main challenges noted were hiring qualified employees and only moderate interest in expanding.
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