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Starbucks to test pickup orders from its app

 Jul. 18, 2014

In a test in an undisclosed market, the coffee chain will allow customers to place pickup orders from their smartphones later this year.

Workforce

Responding to an inked-up workforce

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Dec. 02, 2014

If you're still on the fence about body art, consider this check of the reality in restaurants today.

Starbucks adds Evolution Fresh-branded smoothies

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 01, 2015

The new drinks will be offered in units within grocery stores and at 4,300 units in the Pacific Northwest.

La Boulange founder hints at a comeback

Jun. 19, 2015

Founder Pascal Rigo suggests fans of La Boulange “stay tuned" to hear "what (the bakeries) could become again, for how it could rise again from the ashes.”

New worries on the cost front

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2015

The unlikely trio of pumpkin, truffles and cyber-security insurance are giving restaurateurs a pre-Halloween scare.

Ex-Starbucks exec appointed U.S. CEO of Le Pain Quotidien

By Kelsey Squire on Jan. 21, 2016

Doug Satzman will oversee the bakery-cafe chain’s domestic expansion, as well as a variety of innovation efforts.

Dunkin’ Donuts expands delivery test

By Kelsey Squire on May 02, 2016

The QSR chain, a latecomer to delivery, brings the service to the Boston market.

Food

4 on-the-go menu items chains are giving a try

By Kelsey Squire on Sep. 14, 2016

Not to be outdone by Cheetos Chicken Fries, chains are unleashing new portable options that appeal to eaters on the run.

Starbucks to close another secondary chain

By Peter Romeo and Heather Lalley on Feb. 24, 2017

The coffee giant will keep its cold-press juice business, but solely as a retail brand.

Food

Reviving safe-cooking techniques

By Kathleen Squires on Sep. 18, 2017

Sous vide and other old-school methods impart flavor and peace of mind.

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