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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.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 2% ad fund + $350/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 621 Reporting Kiosk Stores and 45 Reporting End Cap Stores, both open for the entire 2025 Measurement Period and provided complete cost and expense data.
* Financial data is provided for two types of franchised stores: Kiosk Stores and End Cap Stores, for the 2025 Measurement Period. Weighted averages were calculated for 'average_gross_revenue', 'average_gross_profit', 'average_ebitda', and 'average_net_profit' using the number of reporting units for each store type. - Kiosk Stores: 621 reporting units with average gross sales of $998,869, average gross profit of $601,114, and average EBITDA of $134,457. - End Cap Stores: 45 reporting units with average gross sales of $1,082,458, average gross profit of $654,900, and average EBITDA of $155,439. Weighted average gross revenue: (621 * $998,869 + 45 * $1,082,458) / (621 + 45) = $1,004,516.91 Weighted average gross profit: (621 * $601,114 + 45 * $654,900) / (621 + 45) = $604,748.19 Weighted average EBITDA: (621 * $134,457 + 45 * $155,439) / (621 + 45) = $135,874.70 For 'median_gross_revenue', 'revenue_top_quartile', and 'revenue_bottom_quartile', values from the 'All Reporting Kiosk Stores' table were used due to Kiosk Stores representing the vast majority of the reporting units (621 out of 666 total). The 'revenue_top_quartile' and 'revenue_bottom_quartile' are the average gross sales of the top 25% and bottom 25% performers, respectively, as provided in the segmented tables. The FDD defines 'EBITDA' as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. By summing all listed operating expenses (Labor Costs, Rental Expense, Royalty, Marketing and Advertising Contributions, Technology Fee, Card Processing, Overhead) and subtracting from Net Sales, the result precisely matches the reported EBITDA values for both Kiosk and End Cap Stores. Therefore, 'Net Sales - Total Expenses = EBITDA' in this FDD. The prompt's definition for 'average_net_profit' ('Gross profit - operating expenses (but before taxes/interest)') aligns with this calculation. Thus, 'average_net_profit' is set to the 'average_ebitda'. 'ebitda_margin_pct' is calculated as the weighted average EBITDA divided by the weighted average gross revenue: $135,874.70 / $1,004,516.91 = 0.1353. 'best_guess_profit_low' and 'best_guess_profit_high' are derived from the observed 'Low' and 'High' EBITDA values for Reporting Kiosk Stores (the largest sample size) as listed in the summary table on page 6: Low = $(250,144) and High = $613,869.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,004,517
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Unlock financial performance dataSCOOTER'S COFFEE Franchise Analysis
Scooter's Coffee has powered a drive-thru coffee empire since franchising began over two decades ago, now spanning nearly 900 locations with fresh momentum in expansion. Item 19 lays bare revenue and profitability figures that paint a volatile picture for quick-service coffee investors, while SBA lending volume hints at accessible financing paths. But with system transfers and collections litigation bubbling under the surface, does this brand deliver the steady pour of returns—or more like a high-risk espresso shot?
System health metrics signal resilience: franchising since 2002, locations jumped 7% from 825 to 882 between 2024-2025, with 79 projected new units, just 2 terminations, 1 non-renewal, and 38 transfers. Item 19 discloses average gross revenue of $1,004,517 and median $966,739 across units, backed by 294 SBA loans averaging $971,887—showing lenders' confidence. Yet litigation notes reveal franchisor pursuing collections for unpaid royalties, ad funds, tech fees ($350/month), and supplies, a potential flag for cash-strapped operators.
Economics demand scrutiny: franchise fee $40,000, total investment $1,163,650-$1,345,750 (broader FDD range $692,150-$1,523,400 depending on format like kiosks or end-caps). Ongoing: 6% royalty + 2% brand/ad fund. EBITDA margin sits at 0%, with estimated profits swinging wildly from -$250,144 to $613,869—highlighting execution risks in a competitive coffee field. Strong top-line sales appeal to drive-thru enthusiasts, but razor-thin margins and fee pressures mean top performers thrive while others struggle; growth trajectory supports scaling, but only for operators mastering ops in high-traffic spots.
Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
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 | $1.2M – $1.3M | $40K | 6.0% | 882 |
| 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 | $488K – $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 (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchisees (2010 – 2025)
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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149 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Collection actions for unpaid royalties, marketing contributions, technology fees, and supply chain orders.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a SCOOTER'S COFFEE franchise ranges from $1,163,650 to $1,345,750. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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