6. Snag the snackers
Beverage-only sales are on the rise, as more consumers seek out indulgent, healthy or specialty drinks as snacks. Most of the time, these customers are visiting coffee cafes (22%) and beverage and snack concepts (40%), but drive-thrus and vending machines can help steal some of this business, says the report. Chains including Dunkin' Donuts and Jamba Juice may be testing vending machines for dispensing fresh hot or iced beverages.