Scooter's Coffee is an American drive-through coffeehouse chain founded and headquartered in Bellevue, Nebraska. As of June 2024[update], the chain has 800 franchises in 29 states, and is currently the second-largest drive-through coffee chain and the fifth-largest coffee chain in the United States.[1]
 Scooter's Coffee logo | |
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Coffee shop |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founders | Don and Linda Eckles |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 800 (2024) |
Area served | 29 states |
Key people | |
| Website | www |
Overview
editScooter's Coffee uses a franchise model to establish new stores. Its locations are drive-through only and do not have sit-in dining areas.[2] The buildings are standardized and measure 664 square feet (61.7 m2).[3][4] Its coffee is produced by Harvest Roasting, which was founded alongside Scooter's Coffee.[4]
The menu includes hot and cold drinks, including coffee, tea, and smoothies; and food items such as pastries, burritos, and sandwiches. It also has breakfast and kids menus. Its signature drink is the Caramelicious, an espresso drink with caramel sauce and whipped cream.[5][6][7]
History
editScooter's Coffee was founded in 1998 in Bellevue, Nebraska, by Don and Linda Eckles.[6] In November 2023, Joe Thornton was named the new chief executive officer.[8] John Owen, a former executive for McDonald's and Subway, was named chief operating officer in January 2024.[9]
Scooter's announced their goal to reach 1,000 stores by the end of 2024 and began rapidly expanding in 2021. Between August 2021 and 2022, its store count increased by 25%. By December 2022, it had 500 stores,[10] and by October 2023, it had established its 700th store.[11] A 750th store opened in December 2023.[12] In June 2024, after opening its 800th store six months behind schedule, Scooter's Coffee retracted their 1,000-store goal by the end of 2024.[1]
In February 2024, Scooter's Coffee built its sixth distribution center, a 183,000-square-foot (17,000 m2) facility in Whitestown, Indiana, to support 300 stores across the Midwest United States.[4]
Locations
editAs of July 2024, Scooter's has over 800 stores across 29 states, making it the second-largest drive-through coffee chain in the United States, behind Dutch Bros. Coffee.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Scooter's Coffee reaches 800 stores as US drive-thru coffee competition heats up". World Coffee Portal. June 18, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Swaby, Ian (March 14, 2023). "Scooter's Coffee targets late 2023 opening in Bradenton". Observer. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Scooter's Coffee Opens in Lisle, Illinois". QSR Magazine. December 11, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Scooter's Coffee Opening Huge Indiana Distribution Center". Daily Coffee News. Roast Magazine. February 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Young, Chloe (July 9, 2024). "Scooter's Coffee to expand drive-thru coffee shops in North Austin area". Community Impact Newspaper. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ a b "Scooter's Coffee to open in Las Cruces". The Las Cruces Bulletin. February 8, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Bunch III, Edward (May 15, 2024). "Scooter's Coffee developers still working to bring the chain's first location to Navarre". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Scooter's Coffee President Joe Thornton to assume CEO role in 2024". World Coffee Portal. November 2, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Scooter's Coffee appoints John Owen as Chief Operating Officer". World Coffee Portal. January 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Scooter's Coffee reaches 500 stores across the US". World Coffee Portal. December 9, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Scooter's Coffee reaches 700 stores across the US". World Coffee Portal. October 2, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ Morrell, Dominic (December 12, 2023). "Scooter's Coffee opens 750th location in Frisco, Texas". Global Coffee Report. Retrieved July 15, 2024.