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Air Force Veteran Signs Agreement with National Coffee Brand
OMAHA, Neb. – (January 2022) – Scooter’s Coffee®, LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise that is experiencing record-breaking growth, is continuing its effort to grow its presence throughout the United States by bringing its world-class drive-thru coffee location to Mascoutah, Illinois.
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 the region of Illinois called Metro East due to its proximity to the St. Louis Metropolitan Area is the result of an agreement signed by Mascoutah resident Laura Hearen. Hearen retired from the Air Force after twenty-four years of service and returned to the U.S. from Germany, settling in Illinois to be close to her husband’s family.
During the pandemic, a local restaurant in a prime downtown location went out of business and Hearen commented to a friend that the building would be perfect for a coffee shop. “I honestly didn’t mean anything by it,” said Hearen. “But then a few months later a neighbor told me there was a coffee shop coming there.”
Scooter’s Coffee had bought the property and placed an advertisement for franchise owners, so Hearen called to find out more. “I’ve never owned a business before, but depending on how this one does, I can see myself buying more.”
“Our brand is a great addition to Mascoutah, Illinois,” said Kelly Crummer, Scooter’s Coffee Senior Director of Franchise Recruitment. “As Scooter’s Coffee continues to grow, excitement builds when we enter a new area of the country. We’re elated to have such enthusiastic franchisees contributing to our expansion.”
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.
About Scooter’s Coffee
Approaching 450 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.
For more information, visit scooterscoffee.com, facebook.com/scooterscoffee, ownascooters.com.
