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They Borrowed $40,000 From Friends and Family to Open a Coffee Kiosk — Now Their Franchise Is Worth $1 Billion
Don and Linda Eckles started Scooter's Coffee in a tiny, renovated Chinese restaurant. Today, they have 912 franchises.
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Entrepreneur
April 28, 2026·1 min read
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Don and Linda Eckles started Scooter's Coffee in a tiny, renovated Chinese restaurant. Today, they have 912 franchises.
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They Borrowed $40,000 From Friends and Family to Open a Coffee Kiosk — Now Their Franchise Is Worth $1 Billion
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