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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.

Beverage

Sonic launches 6 beverages to quench America's thirst for innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 24, 2024

The drive-in chain is a longtime beverage destination, but the category has gotten increasingly competitive with new players and expanded drink selections on menus.

Food

Things get crispy and crunchy at Moe's, White Castle and Burgerville

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 12, 2024

Taste Tracker: Noodles & Co. goes Alfredo-style; Father’s Day specials at Black Angus; Friendly’s releases SummerFest menu; Wayback and Culver’s build seasonal burgers; and fruit makes food and drink news this week.

Financing

Podcast transcript: Dutch Bros CEO Christine Barone

By Jonathan Maze on May 31, 2024

A Deeper Dive: Here is the transcript for the May 29 podcast with the chief executive of the drive-thru coffee chain, who talks real estate, boba and other topics.

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