Scooters Coffee franchise at a glance — core figures from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document:
Investment (Item 7)
$955K - $1.5M
Franchise fee
$40K
Royalty
6% of Net Sales
Franchised units
825
Item 19 earnings
Not disclosed
Disclosed litigation
1 case
FDD Item 5
Franchise Fee
Paid at signing, before opening
Industry Average
Food & Beverage sector avg (561 franchises)
Fee Percentile
Above-average fee vs. peers
Scooters Coffee's franchise fee is below the Food & Beverage industry average of $44K.
FDD Item 6
Royalty Rate
Paid on gross sales, ongoing
Ad Fund / Marketing Fee
Contributed to brand advertising fund
Combined Ongoing Fee Impact
On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately royalties plus ad fund contributions each year, in addition to the initial franchise fee. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.
FDD Item 10
Renewal Fee
Paid at end of each 10-year agreement term
Agreement Term
Initial franchise agreement length
FDD Item 17
Transfer Fee
Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner
A transfer fee of $10K applies when you sell your Scooters Coffee franchise. Factor this into your exit strategy and overall investment analysis.
| Fee Type | FDD Item | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | Item 5 | $40K |
| Royalty Rate | Item 6 | 6% of Net Sales |
| Advertising Fund | Item 6 | 2.0% to 4.0% |
| Renewal Fee | Item 10 | $10K |
| Transfer Fee | Item 17 | $10K |
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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the Scooters Coffee Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.
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