Scooter’s Coffee ranked No.2 franchise of 2024 by Entrepreneur Magazine
December 31 - 2024
Coffee Geography Magazine
Scooter's Coffee ranked No. 2 Top Coffee Franchise of 2024 by Entrepreneur Magazine. Known for its drive-thru kiosks, Scooter's Coffee is only one of two coffee brands to break the Top 100 in the overall Franchise 500® ranking.
"We are honored to be ranked as one of the top coffee franchises by Entrepreneur magazine," said Joe Thornton, CEO of Scooter's Coffee. "This achievement reflects our rapid growth, our strong franchise model, and our dedication to delivering exceptional customer service. This recognition would not have been possible without our incredible franchisees. For more than 25 years, we have focused on creating next-level experiences for our customers and franchisees alike."
Joe Thornton- CEO for Scooters Coffee
Since its founding in 1998, Scooter's Coffee has grown to include over 840 locations across the United States. The company's compact drive-thru kiosk model, focus on efficiency, and dedication to quality have made it a standout in the competitive specialty coffee market.
"This recognition highlights the vitality of our company and the dedication of our franchisees and team members," Thornton added. "We're excited to build on this momentum and bring the Scooter's Coffee experience to more communities nationwide."
Founded by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter's Coffee roasts its beans at its affiliated company, Harvest Roasting, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Scooter's Coffee's network more than 800 stores in 30 states and is striving to become the #1 drive-thru specialty coffee franchise system in the nation. Scooter's Coffee ranked #13 on Yelp's 2023 list of 50 Most Loved Brands in the U.S. and ranked #3 on Franchise Times Fast & Serious 40 Smartest-Growing Franchises in 2023.