PAPILLION, Neb., June 30, 2026 – ARCO National Construction recently broke ground on a new cold storage distribution facility in Papillion, Neb., in partnership with Scooter’s Coffee and Scannell Properties. The new facility marks an important milestone in supporting Scooter’s Coffee’s continued growth and strengthening its ability to serve stores throughout the surrounding regions.
The 154,400-square-foot cold storage distribution center will include 93,520 square feet of warehouse space and 8,000 square feet of office space. Designed to support temperature-controlled storage and distribution, the facility will feature a 43,200-square-foot freezer reaching -10°F, a 9,720-square-foot 36°F cold dock and refrigeration system, 20 loading dock positions, one drive-in ramp, 20 battery chargers, and 3,000 amps of electrical service.
“This new distribution center represents an important investment in the future of Scooter’s Coffee and our ability to support continued growth across the region,”
OMAHA, Neb., June 19, 2026 – Scooter’s Coffee®, one of the nation's largest drive-thru specialty coffee franchise companies, was recognized as a top-ranked coffee company and among the top 15 brands nationwide in Yelp’s 2026 Top 50 Fastest Growing Brands report. Ranked 13th overall, this recognition further solidifies Scooter’s Coffee position as a leader in the competitive specialty coffee segment.
The annual Yelp Fastest Growing Brands report highlights the businesses demonstrating notable expansion and consumer interest based on key performance indicators such as net new locations as well as consumer interest and search growth across categories on the Yelp platform.
Scooter’s Coffee’s placement on the 2026 list marks the brand’s third straight year of receiving this recognition, having been ranked on Yelp’s Fastest Growing Brands list since its inception in 2024. The ranking underscores the brand’s continued expansion, supported by its franchise-driven growth model, loyal customer base,
OMAHA, Neb., June 18, 2026 – Eight hot new flavors have entered the Scooter’s Coffee® menu – from drinks inspired by the Cosmic® Brownies Little Debbie® snack to Dirty Sodas and a trio of true Bombshells. Don’t wait to shoot your shot – these new cosmic crushes are part of the Scooter’s Coffee summer menu lineup for a limited time starting today, June 18, 2026.
New drinks inspired by a chocolatey Little Debbie® snack favorite are traveling through the cosmos to land at Scooter’s Coffee: The Cosmic® Brownies Latte and the Cosmic® Brownies Crème Cold Brew!
Mocha and cupcake flavors unite with either our bold espresso or smooth cold brew for a stellar nod to those heavenly little chocolate squares. Featuring either our cupcake cold foam or whipped cream, these drinks both feature mocha drizzle and cosmic gems.
“We set out on a mission to uncharted territory: Creating two unique drinks that capture both the flavor and galactic vibe of Cosmic Brownies. We’re proud to partner with Little Debbie
OMAHA, Neb., April 21, 2026 — Scooter’s Coffee®, one of the nation’s fastest-growing drive-thru coffee franchises, today announced one of the largest Multi-Store Development Agreements (MSDA) in its history. Soon you’ll be able to Scoot On Around® to 31 additional Scooter’s Coffee locations across the Southeast through a new strategic partnership with Boddie-Noell Enterprises, a highly respected multi-unit operator and nation’s largest Hardee’s franchise owner with an established track record of scaling leading restaurant brands.
Through this agreement, Boddie-Noell Enterprises will develop and operate Scooter’s Coffee locations across key markets in North Carolina and Virginia, bringing the brand’s signature drinks like the Caramelicious®, Red Bull® Infusions, and its sweet and savory food items to more communities. There are currently 14 locally owned and operated Scooter’s Coffee locations in North Carolina. These locations would be among the first Scooter’s Coffee locations in Virginia.
OMAHA, Neb., March 23, 2026 – Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s largest drive-thru specialty coffee franchise systems, honored several of its top franchisees and their teams at a companywide conference held last week in Omaha, Neb.
from left: Joe Thornton, Scooter’s Coffee CEO; Jeremy Music, Franchise Owner, High Porch Coffee, LLC; Rob Bowers, Director of Operations, High Porch Coffee, LLC; Stephanie Edgington-Pace, District Manager, High Porch Coffee, LLC; Kris Pickens, Franchise Owner, High Porch Coffee, LLC; Kristina Hutson, District Manager, High Porch Coffee, LLC; Laurie Martinez, District Manager, High Porch Coffee, LLC; Don Eckles, Scooter’s Coffee Co-Founder
Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year High Porch Coffee, LLC, owned and operated by Jeremy Music and Kris Pickens, was awarded Multi-Unit Franchisee of the Year, the top honor awarded to Scooter’s Coffee franchisees who own and operate six or more locations. High Porch Coffee is the third largest franchisee in the Scooter’s
Franchisees Charlton and Keri Story cut the ribbon on their new Scooter’s Coffee location as part of their grand opening celebration on Friday, Feb. 20.
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 26, 2026 – Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty coffee drive-thru companies, is celebrating an important milestone: 900 stores nationwide.
To reach the milestone, Scooter’s Coffee added 83 stores to its network in 2025, a 10 percent increase in stores nationwide following a 16 percent increase in 2024. Nearly all Scooter’s Coffee locations are owned and operated by local franchisees.
“This milestone wouldn’t be possible without our customers who make us part of their every day, our franchisees, and so many amazing baristas who serve up smiles with every order,” said Joe Thornton, Scooter’s Coffee CEO. “Through delivering an exceptional customer experience, menu innovation to deliver new exciting tastes, and connecting with the local communities we serve, we’re eager to continue
OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3, 2026 – Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s largest drive-thru specialty coffee companies, received national recognition for both its continued growth and love from its customers.
Scooter’s Coffee ranked ninth overall on the 2026 Franchise Times Fast & Serious list, ranking in the top ten for the fifth year in a row. The Franchise Times Fast & Serious ranking recognizes fast-growing franchise systems based on percentage sales growth, percentage unit growth, dollar sales, and numerical unit growth over the past three years.
The ranking reflects a strategy of sustainable growth driven by data and the success of Scooter’s Coffee franchisees. Joe Thornton, Scooter’s Coffee CEO, believes that data is the key to thoughtful and successful expansion rather than relying on intuition in today’s environment.
“Every decision, from site selection to marketing strategy, is backed by analytics and insights,” Thornton said. “This disciplined, data-driven approach ensures we’re not
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 9, 2025 – Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s largest specialty coffee drive-thru companies, is proud to announce the expanded leadership role of Mikala Friedrich as Chief Human Resources & Systems Officer. In this new capacity, Mikala will oversee Human Resources, Information Technology, Internal Communications, and Operations Training.
By bringing these functions together, Scooter’s Coffee is creating stronger connections between people, processes, and technology to support a seamless experience for employees and franchise partners. In this new role, Friedrich will continue to collaborate across the organization to develop integrated strategies that reinforce company culture, elevate service standards, and drive sustainable growth. Her leadership will ensure that initiatives are aligned to empower employees and deliver exceptional results for customers and franchisees alike.
Friedrich has been a part of Scooter’s Coffee for seven years. Prior to that, she developed
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 4, 2025 – At Scooter’s Coffee, we just like smiling, and we’re bringing smiles to straws this holiday season! On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, customers nationwide can Scoot On Around® to receive a free “Smiling’s My Favorite” straw charm at all 890+ Scooter’s Coffee locations.
The charm features our iconic Smiley logo wearing a festive hat, inspired by the New Line Cinema film, Elf®. Top your iced or blended drink with this collectible charm but don’t be late! Straw charms will be given out to customers starting bright and early when each store opens. Limit one straw charm per customer while supplies last.
This Scooter’s run is the perfect time to explore our limited-time holiday menu inspired by Elf. The menu features festive flavors like maple, peppermint, and cherry in drinks and treats inspired by Buddy the Elf’s journey, such as:
Candy Cane Forest Mocha – A peppermint take on our classic mocha topped with whipped cream and peppermint chips.
OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 2, 2025 – Through the sales of a sweet treat and the generosity of its customers, Scooter’s Coffee donated more than $200,000 to Make-A-Wish to support their mission of creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Scooter’s Coffee celebrated the donation at Store #262 in Ogallala, Neb. on Monday. The Scooter’s Coffee location in Ogallala, operated by franchise owner Tracy Bouwens and Freedom Enterprises, raised the most funds for Make-A-Wish through the sale of Courage Cookie Sandwiches and customer donations.
In total, Scooter’s Coffee will donate $206,716.19 to Make-A-Wish through the campaign and additional customer donations.
From late September through the month of October, customers could Scoot On Around® to any Scooter’s Coffee location to purchase a Courage Cookie Sandwich, a sweet and buttery rainbow sprinkled sugar cookie sandwich with a creamy vanilla buttercream filling. A portion of the sale of each cookie sandwich, along with additional
