Scooter's Coffee Exits All Loveland Locations
The closures leave the Loveland market after a two-year run, prompting owners of similar units to evaluate location competition.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Scooter's Coffee has exited the Loveland market following the recent closure of its final remaining location in the city. Owners David and Paula Novick shut down both the Eisenhower site and the Garfield Street kiosk, leaving Eaton as the nearest operational store.
Why it matters
The exit of the drive-thru chain from Loveland highlights the intense competition in the localized coffee market. Operators often face significant pressure in segments where larger or more established rivals maintain strong, nearby footprints.
Owners David and Paula Novick shuttered their two Loveland Scooter's Coffee shops, concluding a short-lived expansion that began in 2024. The brand is the nation's second-largest drive-thru coffee chain, currently competing against top-ranked Dutch Bros.
The players
David and Paula Novick
The franchise owners who operated the two Scooter's Coffee locations in Loveland.
Scooter's Coffee
The nation's second-largest drive-thru coffee chain with a focus on quick-service expansion.
Dutch Bros.
The top-ranked drive-thru coffee chain that maintains a presence in the Loveland market.
Burgr Burgr
A burger chain noted as a potential occupant for the former coffee kiosk locations.
The details
The franchise owners managed both the Garfield Street kiosk and the Eisenhower location before terminating operations in the city. The Garfield Street site operated in close proximity to a Dutch Bros. coffee shop, underscoring the tight competitive landscape for specialized beverage drive-thrus. Reports indicate that former kiosks may eventually be repurposed by the burger chain Burgr Burgr.
Timeline
2024: First Loveland Scooter's Coffee location opens.
2025: Garfield Street location opens.
Early 2026: Garfield Street location closes.
Late October 2026: Eisenhower location closes.
Market Landscape
The withdrawal reflects the high stakes of drive-thru coffee expansion in saturated municipal markets. It follows a recurring industry pattern where franchisees struggle to maintain profitability against entrenched competitors.
Operators in the quick-service space should monitor property availability if former kiosks like the Garfield Street site enter the local market. Proximity to dominant competitors remains a key risk factor for any new location-based business strategy.
The takeaway
The closure of these two sites serves as a reminder to conduct thorough market saturation analysis before securing real estate. Business owners should track the upcoming occupancy plans for the former kiosks to see how the local commercial landscape adapts to this vacancy.
Further reading
For more on shifts in local retail, visit the Loveland Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 99.9 The Point.
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