Scooters Coffee Franchise Investment Analysis $7.5M Deal Breakdown

In this episode, the hosts break down a portfolio of eight Scooter’s Coffee franchises in Louisville, KY, debating its $7.5M price tag, real estate mystery, and potential as an operator or add-on play. Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/8-scooter-s-coffee-franchises-profitable-turnkey-louisville-ky/2419862/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Looking to build a professional website in minutes? Try Wix: https://wix.pxf.io/c/6898629/3115214/25616?trafcat=template HubSpot is the backbone for how businesses scale without chaos. Try them out here: https://go.try-hubspot.com/OeG9Vr Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon 👋 Follow the Hosts Michael Girdley – Entrepreneur & investor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdley Bill D’Alessandro – CEO of Elements Brands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillDA Heather Endresen – SBA lending expert & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndresenHeather Mills Snell – Small business investor & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeneralmills 💰 Sponsored by: Go High Level – The all-in-one sales and marketing platform built for agencies and entrepreneurs. Automate, manage, and grow your business at https://www.gohighlevel.com Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.com The team dives into a listing for eight Scooter’s Coffee drive-thru franchises in the Louisville, KY metro, generating $7.5M in revenue and $1.09M in NOI—a 15% margin. Offered either as a bundle or individually, the portfolio boasts high-traffic locations, compact footprints, and turn-key staffing. However, the listing omits critical details on lease terms and real estate ownership. Key Highlights: - $7.5M asking price, $1.09M NOI (~7x multiple) - 8 Scooter’s Coffee franchises in Louisville, KY - No real estate included; possible long-term ground leases - Units average 664 sq. ft. with drive-thru-only formats - Offered individually or as a portfolio—raising questions about quality spread