# Scooter's Coffee Breaks Ground on $40M Papillion Distribution Hub  
**Published:** 2026-07-01T12:00:46.000Z  
**Source:** [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebraska-grown-nationally-known-scooters-coffee-to-add-40m-local-facility/)  
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PAPILLION, Neb. — [Nebraska-based Scooter's Coffee held a groundbreaking Tuesday for a massive new 154,400-square-foot cold storage distribution center](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebraska-grown-nationally-known-scooters-coffee-to-add-40m-local-facility/) in Sarpy County, marking the company's continued expansion despite intensifying competition in the drive-thru coffee market.

The facility at 11656 S. 158 St. will open next June and represent a major investment in regional infrastructure for the Omaha-headquartered chain. The $40 million project will serve more than 330 Scooter's locations and employ more than 70 workers initially, with about 100 positions expected long-term, said Nick Jarecke, the company's chief supply chain officer.

The Papillion facility will be the second-largest distribution center in Scooter's national network and the largest of three in the greater Omaha area, behind only a 183,000-square-foot Indianapolis center that opened in early 2025. The new building will feature 93,520 square feet of warehouse space, a 43,200-square-foot freezer maintained at minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit, refrigerated dock space and 20 loading positions to support rapid distribution across the region.

"By strengthening our cold storage and distribution capabilities, we are better positioned to serve our franchises, maintain product quality and support the speed and consistency our customers expect," Jarecke said in a statement.

Papillion Mayor David Black attended the groundbreaking and highlighted the pride residents take in local brands achieving national success. "You can go to Illinois, you can go to Florida. You see Scooter's," Black said. "And to be able to say, 'That's a Sarpy County — that started in Sarpy County,' there's a lot of pride there."

[Founded in 1998 by Don and Linda Eckles](https://www.scooterscoffee.com/), Scooter's Coffee has grown to approximately 920 stores across 32 states, making it the second-largest drive-through coffee chain in the nation. The original location still operates at 24th Street and Cornhusker Road in Bellevue. Coffee beans for the nationwide network are roasted at the company's Omaha headquarters, with nearly all Scooter's locations operated by independent franchisees.

The chain recently signed one of its largest franchise development agreements, a 31-store deal with Boddie-Noell Enterprises for expansion in North Carolina and Virginia. The distribution center investment reflects the company's commitment to supporting rapid growth while managing the demands of a complex cold-chain supply network that keeps pastries, syrups and other perishables fresh for franchisees nationwide.

## Sources

- [Nebraska Examiner](https://nebraskaexaminer.com/briefs/nebraska-grown-nationally-known-scooters-coffee-to-add-40m-local-facility/)
- [Scooter's Coffee official website](https://www.scooterscoffee.com/)

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