Scooter’s Coffee Continues Growing in Montana

The expansion is a result of a franchise agreement signed by Taylor Jeffries, his parents Kent and RaeAnnJeffries, and their business partner James Flikkema. The Jeffries family already owns four locations in eastern Wyoming near their home. James will be the local operations partner for the Scooter’s Coffee in Helena and surrounding area since he lives and grew up nearby.

“It was always part of the plan that we would open a Scooter’s Coffee in Montana,” said Taylor. “We love the area, and we own other businesses there, so we spend a lot of time in Montana.”

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, 63% of Americans drank coffee in the past day — more than any other beverage, including water. Those coffee drinkers each consume an average of 2.8 cups every day. 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.

“We were drawn to Scooter’s Coffee because they’re a family-oriented business, and their core values align with ours,” said Taylor. “Also, being from the Midwest, they understand the culture here better than if they were based in California or the East Coast.”

"We are thrilled to see our existing franchisees, the Jeffries family, along with James Flikkema, extend their Scooter’s Coffee journey into Helena, Montana,” said Matt Sawicki, Vice President of Franchise Sales. “Their understanding of our core values of Integrity, Love, Humility, and Courage, as well as their dedication to bringing our Midwest-rooted coffee culture to new regions, is instrumental in our continued growth and success.”

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. In over 25 years of business, the key to Scooter’s Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and the 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 is 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.