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title: "Scooter’s Coffee® Expands Presence in 5 States"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/29257d12-15d5-4293-9ee4-e483b3e5b5c1
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240618_scooters_coffee_expands_presence_in_5_states.html
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-06-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:45:13.619Z
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# Scooter’s Coffee® Expands Presence in 5 States

**TL;DR:** Scooter's Coffee is expanding its presence in 5 states with 11 new locations, bringing its total to over 750 stores in 30 states. The brand is striving to become the #1 drive-thru specialty coffee franchise system in the nation.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-06-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240618_scooters_coffee_expands_presence_in_5_states.html).*

## Story

The new signings are the latest boost to the Scooter’s Coffee‘s network of more than 750 stores in 30 states as the brand strives to become the #1 drive-thru specialty coffee franchise system in the nation.

- **Alabama - 1 new franchise** *Lanett, AL - Kalpesh Bhandari*

- **Illinois - 3 new franchises** *Elgin, IL - Rushikesh Sudhir Shah*

- **Pennsylvania - 5 new franchises** *Lancaster, PA - Bradley, Clarie, and Austyn Chivington*

- **Tennessee - 1 new franchise** *Paris, TN - Charlton and Keri Story*

- **Utah - 1 new franchise** *Spanish Fork, UT - Dustin Ashlee Jarret*

"At Scooter's Coffee, we're not just selling coffee; we're creating communities,” said Matt Sawicki, Vice President of Franchise Sales. “These 11 new locations across five states represent our commitment to spreading the joy and connection that a great cup of coffee can bring.

Scooter’s Coffee, based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializes in espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, baked-from-scratch pastries and features its signature beverage, the Caramelicious®. The company also offers a wide selection for all taste profiles with its organic hot and iced teas, premium-grade brewed coffee, cold brew, breakfast items, and a kids menu.

According to the latest market trends compiled by the National Coffee Association, 67% of Americans drank coffee in the past day — more than any other beverage including water. 75% of Americans drank coffee in the past week. Zippia Research reports that 60% of American coffee drinkers visit a coffee shop at least once a month.

Scooter’s Coffee’s proven 664 sq. ft. drive-thru-only kiosk model, combined with their fast, friendly service, allows customers to ‘scoot in’ on their way to work or school to buy their favorite beverage and get their day off to a great start.

Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee uses only the finest coffee beans in the world, which are roasted by its affiliated company, Harvest Roasting, in Omaha, Nebraska. In over 25 years of business, the key to Scooter’s Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and company’s four core values, which are Integrity, Love, Humility and Courage. The Scooter’s Coffee Brand Promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees, is: “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks… Amazingly Fast!

®”. It represents the company’s business origins and reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers.

Scooter’s Coffee‘s network more than 750 stores in 30 states and is striving to become the #1 drive-thru specialty coffee franchise system in the nation. Scooter’s Coffee ranked #13 on Yelp’s 2023 list of 50 Most Loved Brands in the U.S. and ranked #3 on Franchise Times Fast & Serious 40 Smartest-Growing Franchises in 2023.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Franchise Times (publication)
- Scooter's Coffee (company)
- Don Eckles (person)
- Linda Eckles (person)
- coffee franchise (topic)
- Yelp (company)
- drive-thru coffee (topic)
- Harvest Roasting (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240618_scooters_coffee_expands_presence_in_5_states.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/29257d12-15d5-4293-9ee4-e483b3e5b5c1).