Scooter's Coffee Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Scooter's Coffee franchise: $955K–$1523K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$955K–$1.5M
Franchise Fee
$40K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
Net Sales
Ad Fund
2%
Net Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $350/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$915K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
1.0x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $915K, you'd pay approximately $55K/year in royalties alone, plus $18K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Opening Support Fee | $20K |
| Initial Inventory and Equipment (Kiosk) | $160K |
| Initial Inventory and Equipment (End Cap) | $214K |
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