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title: "Scooter’s Coffee Opens in Oswego and Aurora, IL"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f8027c2b-f841-42a6-8f64-fa6d13a51a57
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20220811_scooters_coffee_opens_in_oswego_and_aurora_il.html
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-08-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:10:34.910Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1555396273-367ea4eb4db5?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Scooter’s Coffee Opens in Oswego and Aurora, IL

**TL;DR:** Scooter's Coffee has opened new locations in Oswego and Aurora, Illinois, as part of its expansion in the United States. The company is in a strategic growth phase, with over 500 stores operating across 23 states and commitments to open stores in 30 states.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2022-08-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20220811_scooters_coffee_opens_in_oswego_and_aurora_il.html).*

## Story

Scooter’s Coffee, based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializes in artisan espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, baked-from-scratch pastries and features its signature drink, the Caramelicious®. The company also recently added depth to its profile with a line of organic hot and iced teas, single-origin coffee and Cold Brew & Cream.

The expansion into Northeast Illinois is the result of a single unit franchise agreement signed by Rob and Connie Hart. “I’ve been in the IT industry for thirty years,” said Rob, and my wife and I were ready to try something new.” They decided they wanted to own a coffee shop franchise. “We narrowed it down to three, and of those three we liked Scooter’s Coffee model the best. Plus, we felt they had a support system and the experience to help offset areas we may not be as strong in.”

According to the latest market trends compiled by the National Coffee Association, 60 percent of Americans drank coffee in the past day. That’s more than reported drinking tea, juice, soda, or even tap water! And the number of people who reported buying coffee at a coffee shop or restaurant has risen 20% since January of 2021.

The drive-thru coffee model, already popular in our fast-paced society, has boomed during the pandemic, giving customers a way to get a delicious beverage while staying socially distant. Scooter’s Coffee kiosks, with the Brand Promise of “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks… Amazingly Fast! ®” is helping Americans meet that demand.

“We plan to focus 100% on this store, with a goal to expand to a multi-unit in the future.”

“The Oswego/Aurora, Illinois market shows great promise for Scooter’s Coffee,” said Kelly Crummer, Scooter’s Coffee Senior Director of Franchise Recruitment. “We know there are many entrepreneurs who are looking for the right opportunity to run a successful business. With the Scooter’s Coffee model, driven, business-minded people like Rob and Consuelo can achieve their goals.”

Approaching 500 stores operating across 23 states and commitments to open stores in 30 states, Scooter’s Coffee is in the midst of a strategic growth phase across the nation. The U.S. coffee market is an estimated $48-billion-a-year, recession-resistant industry, and with a 664-foot proven kiosk model, Scooter’s Coffee is striving to become the #1 drive-thru coffee franchise in the nation. Visit ownascooters.com to learn more about the benefits of owning a franchise with a well-established and fast-growing brand.

Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee roasts only the finest coffee beans in the world at its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. In more than two decades of business, Scooter’s Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and company core values. 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 from 1998 and reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Scooter's Coffee (company)
- Don Eckles (person)
- Linda Eckles (person)
- coffee market (topic)
- drive-thru coffee (topic)
- Kelly Crummer (person)
- National Coffee Association (regulator)
- Aurora (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20220811_scooters_coffee_opens_in_oswego_and_aurora_il.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f8027c2b-f841-42a6-8f64-fa6d13a51a57).