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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.

Food

Menu launches take on a slower summer pace

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 26, 2022

Taste Tracker: Cool drinks debut at Applebee’s, Sonic and Caribou Coffee; Velvet Taco and Baja Fresh change up tacos; KFC tests nuggets; it’s a wrap for Arby’s; and more menu news of the week.

Financing

Beverage chains hope to get a jolt from energy drinks

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 18, 2022

After the success of Dutch Bros, chains like Biggby Coffee and Tim Hortons have added energy drinks. Expect more of them as younger consumers in particular demand the beverage.

Beverage

Michigan approves self-service alcohol taps

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 15, 2022

Licensed establishments can now allow patrons to draw their own beer, wine or mixed drinks, though with very specific stipulations.

Food

Menu launches continue to sizzle along with rising temperatures

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 04, 2022

Taste Tracker: Outback tosses up a salad; Cinnabon does chocolate; chill out with cool drinks at Joe & the Juice, Scooter’s and Mellow Mushroom; burgers, fish and pizza heat up menus.

Food

Cracker Barrel sheds 'old country store' image for a hipper vibe with menu upgrades

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 28, 2022

In a push to expand its customer base and increase check averages, the chain is focusing on breakfast customization, plant-based choices and on-trend menu items.

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