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How Jamba plans to reclaim its beverage heritage

 By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 28, 2024

At a time when consumers want more beverage options, Jamba rolls out new "Hello Sunshine" rebrand that begins with new blended coffees.

Food

The first pumpkin crop is already landing on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 07, 2024

Starbucks and Dunkin’ are secretive about their release dates for pumpkin drinks and treats, but some early arrivals were ready as soon as the calendar flipped to August.

Beverage

Dunkin' partners with celeb chef Nick DiGiovanni to launch 4 cool coffees

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 31, 2024

The Chef Nick Menu debuts Wednesday, featuring new limited-time iced coffees created in collaboration with Dunkin's chef Dan Cole.

Beverage

Cold coffee on the rise: How operators can stay ahead of the trend

Sponsored content from our partner Javo Beverage Co. on Jul. 23, 2024

As beverage sales continue to outpace overall sales in the restaurant industry, and cold brew is poised for exponential growth in the coming years, operators should plan now for the increase in demand.

Food

Tempo by Hilton partners with Bluestone Lane on new café concept

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 18, 2024

Moonsong Bar + Café in Louisville, Kentucky, offers a food and drink menu that fits the lifestyle of Tempo’s ideal guest, the operator said.

Beverage

Blank Street Coffee is all in on matcha this summer—and pickleball

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 12, 2024

The coffee chain developed three refreshing “gateway” drinks to lure customers who may not even like matcha. The goal: to build mid-afternoon traffic.

Food

Maggiano's begins 'next chapter' with premium cocktails, ingredient upgrades

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 10, 2024

Updates such as tableside drink service and specially grown tomatoes are designed to give customers more bang for their buck at the polished-casual Italian chain.

Operations

Reusable cups are coming to a bunch of restaurant chains in one California city

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 09, 2024

Starbucks, Burger King, KFC, Dunkin’ and other brands will work together on a citywide reusable cup initiative in Petaluma, California, starting August 5.

Food

Summertime menu action peaks at Sonic, &pizza and Newk's

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 04, 2024

Taste Tracker: Beverages make a splash at Juice It Up, Sip Fresh and Snooze; sandwiches soar at Denny’s, Shipley Donuts and Togo’s; Dave’s Hot Chicken and Burgerville shake it up; and more menu moves of the week.

Beverage

Starbucks jumps on the energy drink bandwagon

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2024

The Seattle-based coffee shop chain, eager to reverse a sales decline, this week introduced a line of energy drinks, hoping to lure more younger customers to its restaurants.

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