Franchising

Scooter's signs 10 franchisees in Q1

Photo: Scooter's

April 21, 2025

Scooter's Coffee is celebrating a successful first quarter in franchise development, signing over 10 franchise agreements to develop 15 locations in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Colorado and Kansas. On the heels of a strong 2024 and ongoing nationwide growth, it also hosted over 15 grand openings in the past three months.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary success we've achieved so far this year, which underscores the resilience of our business, franchisees and the specialty coffee industry," Tim Arpin, chief growth officer at Scooter's Coffee, said in a company press release. "As a leader in this sector, we continue to redefine the industry standard by meeting the evolving preferences of consumers and franchisees alike. Their trust in our brand is encouraging, and we are committed to continue to deliver quality drinks, speed of service, and a supportive franchise network across all Scooter's Coffee locations."

Scooter's Coffee is seeking qualified franchisees to join its team across the U.S., including in smaller markets in states such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter's has over 850 stores.