How much revenue does a SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchise make?

SCOOTER'S COFFEE does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2025 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How much profit can you make with a SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchise?

Profit estimates for SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchises are available from the Item 19 financial performance data in the 2025 FDD. Get full access to see the estimated profit range and calculation methodology.

How many SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, SCOOTER'S COFFEE has 825 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2002.

Can you get an SBA loan for a SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is SCOOTER'S COFFEE a good franchise to buy?

SCOOTER'S COFFEE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 825+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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SCOOTER'S COFFEE

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC offers franchises for quick-service coffee stores operating under the SCOOTER’S COFFEE brand, selling espresso drinks, smoothies, baked goods, and other food items through formats like drive-thru kiosks, end-cap stores, and other locations. The business model centers on franchisees adhering to the franchisor's proprietary system, marks, and operations manual, with initial investments ranging from $692,150 to $1,523,400 for a single store. They target busy customers seeking convenient, high-quality coffee and snacks primarily via drive-thru and quick-service options.

FDD Year:

825locations

$955K–$1523K

Since 2002

Food & BeverageOmaha, NEBoundless Enterprises, LLCwww.scooterscoffee.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Initial Investment

$954,650 – $1,523,400

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$350 – $350

6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $350/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$924,469.31

Median Gross Revenue

$892,866.09

EBITDA Margin

14%

Top Quartile Revenue

$1,332,939.78

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$551,666.26

Average Gross Profit

$559,898.54

Average EBITDA

$130,136.01

Data Based On: 602 franchised Kiosk Stores and End Cap Stores that were open and operating for the entire 2024 Measurement Period and provided complete cost and expense data.

* All average, median, and quartile values for gross revenue, gross profit, and EBITDA are calculated as weighted averages of Reporting Kiosk Stores (555 units) and Reporting End Cap Stores (47 units) for the 2024 Measurement Period, based on Section C tables. The weighted average formula used is (Kiosk Units * Kiosk Value + End Cap Units * End Cap Value) / Total Reporting Units. EBITDA margin is calculated as weighted average EBITDA divided by weighted average gross revenue. Best guess profit range is estimated using the weighted average EBITDA of the bottom and top quartiles respectively from the same Section C tables.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $924,469

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How SCOOTER'S COFFEE Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 97% of Coffee & Bakery franchises
#2 largest franchise system in Coffee & Bakery
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Coffee & Bakery

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
SCOOTER'S COFFEE Current	$955K – $1.5M	$40K	6.0%	825
PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFÉ	$633K – $4.9M	$35K	5.0%	1,112
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES	$667K – $1.0M	$45K	6.0%	643
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES	$341K – $463K	$25K	6.0%	395
7 BREW	$894K – $2.2M	$35K	4.5%	297
TOUS LES JOURS	$731K – $1.7M	$40K	5.0%	184
Coffee & Bakery Average 39 franchises	$489K – $1.1M	$39K	5.5%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 39 Coffee & Bakery franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1NE

111

2IA

3MO

4KS

5TX

6OK

7IL

8MN

9FL

10SD

11TN

12WI

13AL

14KY

15IN

+17 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

294

Average Loan

$971,887

Total Volume

$285.7M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

294 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

1,347 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

1,347 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Arbitration against former franchisees for unpaid royalties, marketing contributions, technology fees, and supply chain orders.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962