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Technology

How a robot is meeting soaring demand for boba on college campuses

 By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 04, 2024

Botrista's beverage machine can produce the complex Taiwanese tea at the push of a button, allowing foodservice operations to offer a trendy item with minimal labor.

Food

8 innovative food and drink trends shaping menus around the world

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 14, 2024

U.S. restaurants seeking ways to set their menus apart might look to other countries for stealable ideas. Technomic’s new Global Menu Innovation report is the place to start.

Food

With menu additions, Flight Club hopes to draw customers who aren't there to play darts

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 11, 2024

As the social darts eatertainment concept expands, it’s also expanding the menu to include more entrees and drinks.

Food

Jamba, Dutch Bros, Dunkin' and Tim Horton's offer seasonal sips

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 06, 2024

Taste Tracker: Thanksgiving’s on the menu at Arby’s, Salt & Straw and Cracker Barrel; Five Guys, Shake Shack and Whataburger shake up holiday cheer; Panera gets ready for soup weather; and more menu news of the week.

Beverage

Smoothie King debuts a menu for Ozempic users

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 29, 2024

The five smoothies on the chain’s new GLP-1 Support Menu are high in fiber, have no added sugar and feature at least 19 grams of protein each, with the Gladiator packing up to 61 grams of protein.

Beverage

Here's how Trump's proposed tariffs could affect your wine sales

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 25, 2024

Government Watch: A 25% surcharge on imports, imposed in 2018 as retaliation against France, is still a painful memory to many in the wine business. They warn of major financial damage if more duties should be levied.

Beverage

Panera settles first Charged Lemonade lawsuit

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 08, 2024

The fast-casual bakery-cafe chain still faces more litigation involving the caffeinated energy drinks, which were pulled off the menu earlier this year.

Beverage

Doug Willmarth named CEO of Beans & Brews

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 01, 2024

The former president of Mooyah Burgers plans to grow the Utah-based coffeehouse franchise across more of the U.S.

Beverage

How Jamba plans to reclaim its beverage heritage

By Lisa Jennings on Aug. 28, 2024

At a time when consumers want more beverage options, Jamba rolls out new "Hello Sunshine" rebrand that begins with new blended coffees.

Food

The first pumpkin crop is already landing on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 07, 2024

Starbucks and Dunkin’ are secretive about their release dates for pumpkin drinks and treats, but some early arrivals were ready as soon as the calendar flipped to August.

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