OMAHA, Neb. – (September 2023) – Scooter’s Coffee, LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise experiencing record-breaking growth, continues its expansion throughout the United States by bringing its world-class drive-thru coffee locations to Northwest Indiana.
The expansion into Northwest Indiana is the result of a 10-unit franchise agreement signed by John Wilson and Mark Holtkamp.
“The two of us met on our first day of barista training in the training kiosk at Scooter’s Coffee headquarters,” said John. “I had just started on the corporate side, and Mark was a new franchise undergoing training to open his first store.” John had a history of owning successful pizza franchises, and Mark was looking to expand his Scooter’s portfolio, so they decided to go into business together. “When Mark and I first talked about partnering — I thought we’d do three or four stores total, but he was thinking we could do three or four a year. We agreed to start out with a 10-unit deal and go from there. Having been born and raised in the area I couldn’t be more excited to bring Scooter’s Coffee here.”
Scooter’s Coffee, based in Omaha, 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.
According to the latest market trends compiled by the National Coffee Association, 60% of Americans drank coffee in the past day. And 28% of people reported purchasing coffee at a coffee shop or restaurant in the past day — a number that’s almost back to pre-pandemic levels. The drive-thru coffee model, already popular in our fast-paced society, 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!®,” are helping Americans stay caffeinated and safe while providing high-quality products with a smile.
“I fell in love with Scooter’s Coffee — their core values line up with the way I live my life,” said John. “It’s such a fun business — I get to work with amazing people. Doing this was a no-brainer for me.”
“We are so excited to welcome such enthusiastic franchisees to Scooter’s Coffee,” said Matt Sawicki, Senior Director of Franchise Development. “John Wilson and Mark Holtkamp share our core values of Integrity, Love, Humility, and Courage. I know they’ll go far with our organization.
About Scooter’s Coffee
With 650 stores operating across 29 states and commitments to open more, 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 industry, and with a 664-foot proven kiosk model, Scooter’s Coffee is striving to become the No. 1 drive-thru coffee franchise in the nation.
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. 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, Scooter’s Coffee Facebook page, ownascooters.com, or call 877-494-7004.
