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Continued fast progress stays on the forefront as firm transitions to new management
Omaha, NE (RestaurantNews.com) Scooter’s Coffee, acknowledged as one of many fastest-growing franchise methods within the U.S., and finest recognized for its amazingly quick drive-thru and specialty espresso, introduced that Joe Thornton shall be appointed Chief Government Officer of Scooter’s Espresso, efficient January 1, 2024. Thornton at the moment serves as the corporate’s President and can succeed Todd Graeve, who will retire after serving as CEO since 2016 and after practically twenty years within the Scooter’s espresso enterprise.
“Joe has been a blessing for our enterprise since becoming a member of as President. He’s an exceptionally skilled chief within the restaurant, franchise and retail {industry}, and I do know Joe is the suitable chief for us in our subsequent acceleration of progress,” mentioned Don Eckles, Co-Founder and Chairman of Scooter’s Espresso, LLC.
The rest of 2023 will function a transitional interval for Thornton and Graeve.
“I’m honored to proceed the management legacy and lead Scooter’s Espresso into the longer term in assist of our franchisees and staff. The household roots, core values and stability of this firm are unmatched,” mentioned Thornton. “I knew this firm was particular from the second that I arrived, and I’ve a deep dedication to make sure that we proceed to construct an everlasting model.”
Thornton has 40 years of management expertise in large-scale operations, technique and human assets at a few of the most outstanding industry-leading firms, together with most not too long ago as Chief Working Officer at HMSHost and, previous to that, Chief Working Officer at Jamba Juice. Thornton additionally spent 25 years mixed at Starbucks and Blockbuster in govt management roles earlier in his profession.
As the corporate appears to be like forward to a robust future with Thornton main the expansion and adjustments on the horizon, the co-founders additionally acknowledge and are appreciative of the trail constructed over the past 25 years.
“Throughout this thrilling time and deliberate transition, I additionally should acknowledge the unimaginable affect Todd had on the corporate. We wouldn’t be the place we’re in the present day with out him,” mentioned Eckles. “He all the time walked with integrity and was vigilant about defending the corporate’s core values as we grew. Each model says they’ll preserve their core values as they develop however usually lose their manner one way or the other.”
Graeve joined Scooter’s Espresso in 2005 as a franchisee and developer in Kansas Metropolis, alongside his enterprise companions. In 2008, he joined the management staff on the firm as Chief Monetary Officer of Scooter’s Espresso. He served as CFO for eight years, earlier than transitioning to CEO in April 2016.
“Virtually 20 years in the past, I began on this journey at Scooter’s Espresso as a franchisee, and I’m so excited to circle again to my beginnings and assist my household with their Scooter’s Espresso franchise journey,” mentioned Graeve. “I’ll all the time treasure my time as CFO, CEO and a franchisee, and I shall be rooting loudly from the sidelines as this firm continues to construct on its greatness.”
“We now have actually constructed one thing particular right here,” mentioned Eckles. “We now have carried out issues that nobody thought we might and have surpassed every little thing we ever imagined with Todd on the helm. Now, with Joe main the way in which subsequent, I’m very excited for the longer term. And, extraordinarily grateful for the previous.”
About Scooter’s Espresso
Based in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles in Bellevue, Nebraska, Scooter’s Espresso makes use of solely the best espresso beans on the planet, that are roasted by its affiliated firm, Harvest Roasting, in Omaha, Nebraska. In over 25 years of enterprise, the important thing to Scooter’s Espresso’s success is straightforward: keep dedicated to the unique enterprise rules and firm’s 4 core values, that are Integrity, Love, Humility and Braveness. The Scooter’s Espresso Model Promise, usually recited to franchisees, clients and staff, is: “Superb Individuals, Superb Drinks… Amazingly Quick!®” It represents the corporate’s enterprise origins and displays a gradual dedication to offering an unforgettable expertise to loyal and new clients.
Scooter’s Espresso, which celebrated its twenty fifth anniversary in 2023, is on the daybreak of a strategic progress section nationwide. Its community is approaching 750 shops in 30 states, and the corporate plans to have greater than 1,000 shops open by the top of 2024. Scooter’s Espresso ranked #13 on Yelp’s 2023 listing of fifty Most Liked Manufacturers within the U.S. and ranked #3 on Franchise Occasions Quick & Critical 40 Smartest-Rising Franchises in 2023. Scooter’s Espresso is striving to turn into the #1 drive-thru specialty espresso franchise system within the nation.
For extra data, go to go to scooterscoffee.com or name 877-494-7004. To attach with Scooter’s Espresso, go to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X (formerly Twitter) and share your favourite moments by tagging @scooterscoffee utilizing the hashtag #ScootOnAround.
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