Scooter’s Coffee is a well-known American drive-thru coffeehouse chain, owned by Boundless Enterprises and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. This chain has made a name for itself among coffee lovers.
Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee began its franchising journey in 2002. The brand emphasizes its core values of integrity, love, humility, and courage, ensuring a welcoming and consistent experience for every customer.
Famed for its signature caramel coffee, Scooter’s Coffee also offers an array of smoothies, delectable baked goods, espresso drinks, and other culinary delights. The chain prides itself on its commitment to quality, speed, and friendly service.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Scooter’s Coffee offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Scooter’s Coffee KIOSK. For more information on costs required to start a Scooter’s Coffee franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Scooter’s Coffee Franchise provides a structured training program to help franchisees effectively manage and operate their coffee shops. The training typically includes the following components:
Franchisees of Scooter’s Coffee do not receive exclusive territory rights. They are authorized to operate their store and use the brand's trademarks and system solely at a location that has been approved by the franchisor. This approval is contingent upon various factors, including the viability and demographics of the proposed site.
If a franchisee does not have an approved location when signing the Franchise Agreement, the franchisor will designate a "Non-Exclusive Search Area" where the franchisee must identify a suitable location. This designation does not provide any exclusivity within the search area.
Franchisees' operations are restricted to the approved location, and they are not permitted to conduct business outside of this specified site. Additionally, the agreement limits franchisees from using other distribution channels, including online platforms.
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