A new Scooter's Coffee franchise is set to open in Wheeling, Illinois, this fall, taking over a former Starbucks location. The village has approved a $50,000 grant to help renovate the 800-square-foot building at 310 N. Milwaukee Ave. The franchise will be operated by Kava Java, a Chicago-based company. This new coffee shop will focus on drive-through service, unlike the previous Starbucks, which had outdoor seating and a walk-up window. The planned renovations are expected to exceed $400,000, and the shop aims to open by November 1.
• The village's grant program supports local businesses by covering up to half of renovation costs.
• The Starbucks at this location closed in 2022 and moved to a more prominent site nearby.
• Scooter's Coffee has been expanding rapidly since its founding in Nebraska in 1998, with over 800 locations across the country.
This development is significant for Wheeling as it revitalizes a vacant property and enhances local coffee options. The grant program also shows the village's commitment to supporting small businesses, which can boost the local economy and create jobs. The arrival of Scooter's Coffee may attract more visitors and encourage further investment in the area.
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