Beverage

Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

Beverage

Krystal unveils coffee lineup centered on customization

The Krystal quick-service chain has debuted a coffee platform that plays into diners’ demand for customization—offering coffee served in three different ways: frozen, hot or iced.

Beverage

Boosting profits at the bar

Amid flat bar traffic, operators turn to other tactics to increase sales.

Latin and Asian cocktails are expanding into new territory.

As tablet-based wine lists become more accessible, operators are weighing high-tech efficiencies against high-touch service.

Restaurants are rolling out new recipes of whiskey sours to differentiate bar programs.

New equipment solutions can help restaurateurs compete in the fast-growing market for trendy chilled brews.

Modern versions of these hidden bars are surfacing across the country.

To build buzz around traditional winter drinks such as hot chocolate and cider, operators are borrowing tactics from the coffee wars, touting handcrafted techniques and seasonal flavors more often associated with lattes and mochas.

Recently, concepts such as IHOP and Original Pancake House are taking cues from the coffee cafes and the move into premium coffee by QSRs like Chick-fil-A.

Chains use funky cocktail rims to excite guests and add flavor.

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