VALLEY, AL. (August 12, 2024) – Prime Space Holdings, LLC, The City of Valley, and The Chambers County Development Authority have announced that Scooter’s Coffee, best known for its amazingly fast drive-thru, specialty coffee, and baked-from-scratch pastries, is set to open a new location on Fob James Drive in Valley, Alabama. The drive-thru location will be owned and operated by Prime Space Holdings, LLC led by Kalpesh Bhandari.
Scooter’s Coffee is a drive-thru franchise that has been serving world-class coffee for 25 years and has over 750 locations in 30 states across the nation. With commitments to build new stores in 30 states, the company plans to open many additional locations in 2024. Its signature drink is the Caramelicious®, and the menu features an array of specialty espresso beverages, Scooot! Energy Infusions, hot and cold brewed coffee, fruit smoothies, baked-from-scratch pastries, and savory breakfast options.
The new location represents an investment of approximately $1.3 million, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality and growth. Upon opening, approximately 12 new team members will join in full-time and part-time roles, supporting the local community with employment opportunities.
“We are excited to see another great franchise coming to Fob James Drive,” said Valley Mayor Leonard Riley. “This area is one we’re focusing on for continued growth and Scooter’s will play a big role in that development. I couldn’t be more excited about the success that we have had in the past year.”
“Scooter’s is going to be an amazing addition to the Valley area,” said franchisee Kalpesh Bhandari, with partner Vipul Patel. “We’re really excited about this because their products are top-notch, and their business model has proven to work well time after time. On top of that, we’ll be creating about 12 full-time and parttime jobs, which is fantastic for the local community. Working with their corporate team has been a great experience, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience this new brand in our area.”
About Scooter’s Coffee
Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Coffee uses only the finest coffee beans in the world, which are roasted by its affiliated company, Harvest Roasting, in Omaha, Nebraska. In over 25 years of business, the key to Scooter’s Coffee’s success is simple: stay committed to the original business principles and company’s four core values, which are Integrity, Love, Humility and Courage. The Scooter’s Coffee Brand Promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees, is: “Amazing People, Amazing Drinks… Amazingly Fast!®” It represents the company’s business origins and reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers. Scooter’s Coffee‘s network includes 750 stores in 30 states and is striving to become the #1 drive-thru specialty coffee franchise system in the nation. Scooter’s Coffee ranked #13 on Yelp’s 2023 list of 50 Most Loved Brands in the U.S. and ranked #3 on Franchise Times Fast & Serious 40 Smartest-Growing Franchises in 2023.