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title: "Scooter’s Coffee Promotes Mikala Friedrich to Chief Human Resources Officer"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/859a1950-5224-49bd-91f0-e207010e05c6
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250213_scooters_coffee_promotes_mikala_friedrich_to_chief_human_resources_officer.html
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2025-02-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:36.228Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Scooter’s Coffee Promotes Mikala Friedrich to Chief Human Resources Officer

**TL;DR:** Scooter's Coffee has promoted Mikala Friedrich to Chief Human Resources Officer. Friedrich has been with the company for nearly seven years and has played a key role in building its leadership teams and HR initiatives.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-02-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250213_scooters_coffee_promotes_mikala_friedrich_to_chief_human_resources_officer.html).*

## Story

OMAHA, Neb. - Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru and specialty coffee, is excited to announce the promotion of Mikala Friedrich to Chief Human Resources Officer.

“Mikala has played a key role in building transformative leadership teams, enhancing employment practices, and driving strategic HR initiatives that support the company’s rapid growth and success,” said Joe Thornton, CEO of Scooter’s Coffee. “I am excited for the next chapter of her leadership and the positive impact she will continue to make at Scooter’s Coffee.”

Since joining Scooter’s Coffee nearly seven years ago, Friedrich has been instrumental in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture. As CHRO, she will remain a key member of the executive leadership team and play an instrumental role in shaping the future of Scooter’s Coffee.

Working alongside her Human Resources team, she will continue to align HR strategy with business goals, driving company success while fostering the professional growth of our employees. This development and leadership ensures our employees are well equipped to support and enhance the success of our franchisees.

Prior to Scooter’s Coffee, Friedrich developed and oversaw HR strategies within Lindsey Corporation, Kiewit Corporation, and Target Corporation.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- Scooter's Coffee (company)
- coffee franchise (topic)
- Target (company)
- promotion (topic)
- Joe Thornton (person)
- hr leadership (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250213_scooters_coffee_promotes_mikala_friedrich_to_chief_human_resources_officer.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/859a1950-5224-49bd-91f0-e207010e05c6).