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Beverage

Appeal to health-conscious diners, save on labor with dispensed functional beverages

Sponsored content from our partner Nestlé Professional on Mar. 10, 2023

Consumers are interested in beverages that not only taste great but offer additional benefits. Learn more about low-labor options perfect for foodservice.

Beverage

Elevate the non-alcohol beverage program and boost hospitality with premium offerings

 Sponsored content from our partner JFOODO - The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center on Mar. 01, 2023

As more consumers show interest in non-alcohol beverages, operators are wise to offer an array of unique, upscale offerings.

Operations

Panera Bread adds annual Unlimited Sip Club subscription tier

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 22, 2023

Members now make up 1 in 4 of the bakery-cafe chain's transactions and the program continues to drive in new guests.

Food

Starbucks will start infusing coffee with olive oil

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2023

The company has high hopes for Oleato, which will debut in Italy before it comes to the U.S. this year. Starbucks believes it will be a "transformational innovation in coffee."

Food

Bonefish Grill becomes ‘Brunchfish' on Sundays with new menu

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2023

The seafood chain reimagines brunch, luring guests with a new lineup of frittatas, French toast sticks and shareable cocktails.

Food

Taste Tracker: A new year brings new flavors to Smoothie King, Arby’s and Applebee’s

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 02, 2023

El Pollo Loco fills burritos; Wings Etc. taps cauliflower; Velvet Taco goes Italian; and more menu news of the week.

Financing

Swig gets new majority owner in Utah’s Larry H. Miller Co.

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 22, 2022

The fast-growing beverage chain is poised to go coast-to-coast with backing from the business group and former Utah Jazz owner.

Food

Fans of Sonic can look forward to more hard seltzer and tots

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 29, 2022

Last week, Sonic Drive-In added Broccoli Cheddar Tots and Fried Cookie Dough Bites to the menu, expanding its popular lineup of craveable, bite-size snacks and sides. On Wednesday, Sonic’s Oklahoma Ci...

Financing

How Gong Cha plans to take its bubble tea brand across the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 28, 2022

A Deeper Dive: This week’s podcast features Paul Reynish, CEO of the beverage chain, who talks about the company’s growth strategy.

Leadership

Gong Cha names Paul Reynish CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2022

The former Five Guys and Dunkin’ executive will be based out of the bubble tea brand’s London headquarters.

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