Scooter’s Coffee – TWO ACTIVE LOCATIONS
Scooter’s Coffee franchise for sale in Broussard, Louisiana
List Price: $2,850,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$1,367,000 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
Upon Inquiry
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
Greater than $500,000
Year Established
2023
Business Operates From
A retail location
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Upon Inquiry
+3 MonthsTransition
Support
SomewhatPrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
PassiveOwner
Involvement
About this Business
For Sale: Two Established Drive-Through Coffee Locations, Turnkey Opportunity
Step into a thriving, community-loved coffee business with two fully operational drive-through locations. Both sites are strategically situated in high-traffic areas with loyal daily customers, consistent revenue, and strong growing brand recognition. Established customer base with consistent repeat traffic and steady growth trends. Experienced, reliable team members already in place, ensuring smooth daily operations. Strong community presence, including partnerships with local events, schools, and organizations that enhance visibility and goodwill. Fully equipped locations with quality coffee machinery, POS systems, and streamlined processes—ready for immediate ownership transition. Proven systems and branding that provide a solid foundation for further expansion or passive management.
This business is ideal for an entrepreneur seeking a profitable, well-loved brand, or an investor looking for a growing asset in the food and beverage sector.
Serious inquiries only. Financials and additional details available upon request with NDA.
Growth opportunities
The region can hold seven additional units under an area agreement with the Franchisor!
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
Owner oversees and gets weekly business updates from the Regional Manager who with General Store Level Managers execute operations.
Franchise Accolades & Awards
Entrepreneur Magazine – Franchise 500® (2025) In January 2025, Scooter’s Coffee was ranked #35 among the Top 40 Franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® list, making it the second-highest ranked specialty coffee franchise in the U.S. The ranking is based on unit growth, financial strength, and brand performance, and the company has held this position for seven consecutive years. USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards (2025) Scooter’s Coffee ranked #3 in the nation for Best Coffee Chain
Asset Description
Land Appraised in 2023 at $715,000. Two buildings totaling $1,616,922. All furnishing, fixtures, and equipment totaling $543,013.
Inventory Description
Controlled inventory practices, weekly deliveries and just in time principles create a low carrying count on inventory!
Reason for Selling
This established restaurant is being offered for sale as the owner shifts focus to other business interests. The business remains fully operational and presents a strong opportunity for new ownership.
Why I Love My Franchise
I love this brand because of its simple, efficient drive-thru model and strong brand focus on speed, quality, and customer experience. The smaller footprint keeps operations manageable while still delivering strong revenue potential. It’s a concept that blends convenience with consistency, which is exactly what today’s customers want. This is a mature franchise that has proven support systems in place that cover all the franchisee needs.
About Scooter’s Coffee
Scooter’s Coffee is a specialty drive-thru coffee franchise founded in 1998 in Bellevue, Nebraska. Built around a compact kiosk model designed to deliver high-quality espresso drinks at speed, the brand has grown to more than 900 locations across 28 states, making it one of the largest drive-thru coffee chains in the United States.
The business operates primarily through the drive-thru kiosk format, with most units requiring no sit-down dining space. The menu centers on hand-tamped espresso drinks, cold beverages, smoothies, and pastries, with the Caramelicious® as the brand’s signature offering. Scooter’s Coffee sources 100% Arabica beans through direct farmer relationships and positions quality alongside speed as equally non-negotiable.
Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee continues active national expansion across multiple US regions. The compact real estate footprint, consistent product model, and established drive-thru positioning distinguish the brand in the quick-service beverage space.
Franchisee Support
Incoming franchisees complete a four-week operations training program at Scooter's Coffee's Omaha headquarters, which includes 56 hours of classroom instruction and 104 hours of on-the-job training covering store management, customer service, and marketing. Ongoing support is provided through dedicated field consultants who work directly with operating locations, supplemented by national and local marketing programs across digital, social media, and SEO channels. Resale buyers should confirm with Scooter's Coffee what initial training and system access are provided to incoming owners and newly hired team members.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Scooter's Coffee has earned consistent recognition from Entrepreneur Magazine, ranking #35 in the 2025 Franchise 500 (up from #65 the prior year) and named the No. 2 Top Coffee Franchise of 2024. The brand is one of only two coffee chains to appear in the Franchise 500 Top 100 overall, reflecting the scale and strength of its franchise system. For resale buyers, brand-level recognition should be evaluated alongside the specific unit's local reputation, customer reviews, and community standing within its territory.
Industry / Market
The US coffee market has been estimated at approximately $88 billion in 2024, with projected annual growth of around 6% through the next decade. Drive-thru and convenience coffee formats have seen sustained demand, particularly from millennials and Gen Z consumers who show higher per-capita consumption and a strong preference for on-the-go specialty drinks. Specialty coffee has expanded beyond major urban centers into suburban and rural markets, supporting the geographic footprint of drive-thru kiosk concepts. For resale buyers, the presence of other drive-thru coffee operators in the local territory is an important factor to assess.
Ideal Owner
The typical Scooter's Coffee franchisee has a background in quick-service restaurants or hospitality and is comfortable managing a staff-led, high-volume drive-thru operation. The role focuses on team scheduling, staff training, and maintaining consistent service standards at pace. Strong customer service instincts matter; the brand's speed-and-quality model requires active owner engagement with front-line operations. Multi-unit ownership is common in the Scooter's Coffee network, making the brand a practical fit for operators with systems experience who are looking to scale.