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Beverages

Financing

Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closes all locations

 By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 25, 2025

The Pennsylvania-based chain did not give a reason for shuttering its 16 brewpubs, though it is reportedly filing for bankruptcy.

Operations

Chick-fil-A is adding its name to the beverage rush

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 23, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain is opening a concept this fall in the Atlanta area called Daybright that will focus on hot and cold beverages, including juices.

Beverage

Pumpkin overload is creating a flavor backlash

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 02, 2025

Once that first pumpkin spice latte hits in August, an orange glow descends on hundreds of menus. Now some restaurants are fighting back with flavor weapons like caramel, apple, toffee and more.

Beverage

Dirty sodas are making a splash on menus, from drive-thrus to casual dining

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2025

An entrepreneur’s single shop started a trend that is exploding on social media and boosting beverage sales across the U.S. But it didn’t exactly happen overnight.

Financing

Dutch Bros stock soars after another strong quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2025

The drive-thru coffee chain’s same-store sales rose 6.1% and the company raised expectations for the year, sending its stock up as much as 20%.

Food

Restaurant menus target snackers

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 04, 2025

Taste Tracker: Cava, Sonic, Taco Bell, Potbelly, Burgerville, Dunkin’, Chopt, Golden Corral, Bob Evans and more headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Food

Late-summer menu launches to beat the heat

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 29, 2025

Taste Tracker: Wendy’s, Firehouse Subs, HTeaO, Shake Shack, Piada, Din Tai Fung, Pret A Manger, Pokeworks, Dog Haus and Shipley Do-Nuts headline restaurant menu news and trends.

Marketing

McDonald's will test a new beverage platform in Wisconsin and Colorado

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2025

The fast-food giant will be bringing its test of a broader lineup of coffee, energy drinks, crafted sodas and other beverages to more than 500 locations later this summer. Here’s why.

Operations

Panera resolves litigation tied to energy drinks

By Lisa Jennings on Jul. 10, 2025

Multiple lawsuits alleged the brand's caffeinated Charged Lemonades killed or harmed guests. The fast-casual chain phased out the drinks last year and denied wrongdoing.

Financing

The fast-food beverage wars have begun

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2025

The Bottom Line: Taco Bell and Whataburger have introduced new beverages in recent days. McDonald’s is testing its own options. Expect other quick-service chains to jump into the fray.

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