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Barista serving in Drive -Thru Scooter´s Coffee

SCOOTER’S COFFEE FAQs

We understand you may have some questions. Here are some of the popular questions asked – and their corresponding answers.

Our drive-thru kiosk locations are typically between 650 – 700 square feet.

The estimated initial investment required to establish and begin operating a Scooter’s Coffee® drivethru kiosk ranges from $1,163,650 to $1,345,750, which includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. For those considering an endcap location, the estimated initial investment ranges from $658,898 to $1,068,525, which also includes the initial franchise fee of $40,000. Investment levels vary based on factors such as site location, market conditions, and build-out requirements. We encourage you to review Item 7 of the Scooter’s Coffee® Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete information.
As a franchisor, we do not make earnings claims. We encourage you to review Item 19 of our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to understand how our franchise locations performed in the previous fiscal year. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, certain franchised kiosk stores had average gross sales of $998,869** and certain franchised End Cap Stores had average gross sales of $1,082,458***, as further described in Item 19 of the FDD. Results vary by location and operator. Please refer to Item 19 for complete information.

We require all franchise partners to have a net worth of $500,000 and at least $250,000 in liquid capital.

At Scooter’s Coffee, we do not have in-house financing. However, we do have strategic partnerships with multiple lenders who may be able to help you get the funding you need to get your Scooter’s Coffee location started. Our finance team can help you create a plan to support your venture.
Our founders, Don and Linda Eckles, started with one location – you can, too! If you don’t think you want to purchase multiple units right away, that’s fine. We do believe, though, that once you get started, you’ll be interested in owning multiple Scooter’s Coffee locations.
We have development areas available nationwide! Check our out development areas map to see what’s available near you.
We do not require our franchise candidates to have previous coffee industry experience or knowledge. We do ask that our franchisees have an entrepreneurial spirit and an eagerness to learn the way we do things at Scooter’s Coffee. We need you to be coachable – we can help you with the rest.
At Scooter’s Coffee, it’s important for our franchise owners to feel completely supported throughout the development process. Our team of industry professionals will guide you through all the steps of our process including: real estate site selection, construction, team training, marketing, product innovation, distribution and field marketing.

Approximately four to five months before opening your store, you will attend a three-day franchise ownership training session in Omaha, Nebraska, called “Immersion Training.” Additionally, one of your principal owners, primary designated manager, and other people we require must attend and complete our New Store Opening (NSO) Training. This will allow you the time to build relationships with your support team including your Franchise Business Consultant (FBC). Your FBC will be a vital resource for you after your location is open.

Yes! We are proud to offer a $20,000 credit on the purchase of first year product for all qualified military veterans. Thank you for your service!