OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 3, 2026 – Scooter’s Coffee, one of the nation’s largest drive-thru specialty coffee companies, received national recognition for both its continued growth and love from its customers.

Scooter’s Coffee ranked ninth overall on the 2026 Franchise Times Fast & Serious list, ranking in the top ten for the fifth year in a row. The Franchise Times Fast & Serious ranking recognizes fast-growing franchise systems based on percentage sales growth, percentage unit growth, dollar sales, and numerical unit growth over the past three years.

The ranking reflects a strategy of sustainable growth driven by data and the success of Scooter’s Coffee franchisees. Joe Thornton, Scooter’s Coffee CEO, believes that data is the key to thoughtful and successful expansion rather than relying on intuition in today’s environment.

“Every decision, from site selection to marketing strategy, is backed by analytics and insights,” Thornton said. “This disciplined, data-driven approach ensures we’re not just growing quickly but growing smart—with franchise partners who share our values and long-term vision.”

Scooter’s Coffee ranked third overall on Technomic’s 2026 list of America’s Favorite Chains, including third among all quick service restaurants. In this year’s rankings, Scooter’s Coffee saw its highest scores come from the Service & Hospitality and Convenience & Takeout categories. Scooter’s Coffee also ranked in the Top 5 for value.

This marks the brand’s first appearance on the America’s Favorite Chains list having crossed the threshold for eligibility by ranking in the Top 150 chains by sales. The rankings consider customer survey data in categories including Service & Hospitality, Convenience & Takeout, Unit Appearance & Ambience, Food & Beverage, and Value.

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