Scooter’s Coffee Reaches 150 Stores Nationwide Upcoming Grand Openings in Omaha and Atlanta Metro Areas to Celebrate

OMAHA, NE / ACCESSWIRE / August 24, 2016 / On pace for consecutive record-breaking years of growth, Scooter’s Coffee is celebrating its 150-store milestone with its newest drive-thru locations in Omaha at 72nd and Military (4040 N 72nd St.) and in Marrietta, GA (2943 Canton Rd.). The milestone came on the heels of a pivotal week, in which the company opened six stores across Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Oklahoma. The national coffee chain’s 55th Omaha area location, near 72nd & Military, will host a grand opening celebration next week on Friday, August 26, with $1 medium drinks throughout the day and giveaways throughout the day.

“Just a short amount of time ago, this company was averaging five to six store openings a year. Opening six in just one week is a phenomenal example of how our infrastructure has evolved to support a very rapid pace of growth,” stated Rob Streett, President and Chief Operating Officer of Scooter’s Coffee. “We not only amplified our presence in Nebraska, Iowa and Georgia, but also opened our first-ever locations in the Tulsa, Oklahoma market and in the San Antonio Metro area. Both markets have a tremendous amount of potential for our brand, and we’re already seeing impressive sales numbers to reflect this potential.”

Now open in 12 states, Scooter’s Coffee has signed agreements in three additional states throughout the country and will open 40 locations from coast to coast in 2016. Over the next few months, the company boasts a strong grand opening pipeline, which includes its first-ever location in the state of Arizona. In late July, the company opened its first of many locations in Florida, and it will cap off the summer with a grand opening of its second store in the Atlanta area Friday, August 26.

Despite an ambitious growth plan, the franchise has reinforced its mission to make a positive difference in customers’ lives with a new system-wide program called “Day of Giving.” Franchisees who want to impact their communities can select a local cause, schedule a festive day in which 100% of proceeds go to the organization and be reimbursed a percentage of net sales from the Franchise Support Center in Omaha.

“It is essential to remain true to our origins as we bring our brand to so many new markets,” stated Streett. “Our founders, Don and Linda Eckles, established us as the brand that cares: about our employees, customers, local communities and the people worldwide that provide us with our quality product. The Day of Giving initiative represents our promise to remain true to our brand’s core values.”

The newest location at 72nd & Military already has plans to participate in the program, hosting a Day of Giving on Friday, October 7, with 100% of net sales being donated to the Hope Center for Kids.

“We’re extremely thankful to the Omaha area for making Scooter’s Coffee such a national success,” stated Tracy Bouwens of Freedom Enterprises, owner of 72nd & Military. “The Day of Giving provides us with the chance to profoundly impact the communities that have welcomed us with open arms. Hope Center for Kids is a pillar of the Omaha community, and I cannot wait for our Day of Giving in October!”

The Nebraska-based drive-thru coffee company, which roasts and packages all of its 100% shade-grown coffee at its Omaha headquarters, also bakes its hand-crafted pastries from scratch and handles the distribution of supplies to all stores. Scooter’s is in the midst of increasing its manufacturing and distribution center at headquarters to support the rapid pace of growth.

“It’s not uncommon to see businesses fall prey to the temptation of careless and reckless expansion,” said Todd Graeve, Chief Executive Officer of Scooter’s Coffee. “One of the many ways that we’re able to manage this pace of adding stores is that we are constantly evaluating our organization and making the necessary changes and additions to support the increase in our national footprint.”

SOURCE: Scooter’s Coffee

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