ARCO National Construction is partnering with Scooter’s Coffee, one of the fastest-growing specialty coffee drive-thru franchises in the nation, to bring 181,033 square feet of cold storage and distribution space to the greater Indianapolis, Indiana area. 

ARCO will convert an existing facility to expand the capabilities for Harvest Roasting, the vertically integrated supply chain affiliate of Scooter’s Coffee. The new facility will support more than 300 Scooter’s Coffee locations and franchisees across multiple states. The facility will also bring about 50 jobs to the region upon opening, with plans to generate a total of up to 114 new jobs by the end of 2027.

Centrally located at 6441 CR 475 E. in Whitestown, Indiana, the facility will offer direct access to Interstate 65, enabling the company to reach new markets efficiently. The state-of-the-art facility will feature a 140,834-square-foot dry warehouse, a 20,743-square-foot freezer at -10 degrees Fahrenheit, 6,122 square feet of cold dock, and 6,500 square feet of office space. Additional facility features include insulated tilt-up construction, 32-foot clear height, 18 dock positions, and two drive-in ramps. 

“As Scooter’s Coffee expands its reach across the country, we need to grow our distribution network to ensure we are delivering fast, efficient, and quality support for our franchisees in our new markets,” said Aaron Keck, director of Supply Chain Facilities and Construction at Scooter’s Coffee. “Having an experienced partner like ARCO that has a deep understanding of our operations and requirements is essential for the efficient operation of our facility and overall success.” 

ARCO National Construction is providing design-build services for the project. ARCO previously completed a 63,671-square-foot warehouse and office remodel for Scooter’s Coffee and Harvest Roasting in Kansas City, Missouri. 

“ARCO is thrilled to continue our partnership with Scooter’s Coffee on this incredible expansion of their business,” said Sam Stahnke, Vice President for ARCO National Construction. “As a design-builder with extensive cold storage experience, ARCO is partnering with more and more companies, like Scooter’s Coffee, on retrofits of existing warehouse space, especially in high-demand markets. Our team was able to help them navigate strategic design and capital allocation decisions during the early planning stages of this project and develop the best overall solution for their new space. We are proud to be part of this project and look forward to its successful completion.”

The new facility will be Harvest Roasting’s sixth distribution location nationwide, enhancing the company’s ability to maintain service with shorter lead times and delivery distances.

About ARCO National Construction
 ARCO National Construction is a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. Our professional, qualified team of engineers, project managers, superintendents, and architects is capable of designing and building the most demanding construction projects anywhere in the country. We pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single-source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project.