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The saga behind the illegal Jell-O shot

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 02, 2024

Restaurant Rewind: The ban in place within some jurisdictions is a telling example of how the rules governing alcohol sales may no longer make sense. Grab a stein of mead and give a listen.

Beverage

Will consumers stay thirsty amid this tsunami of beverages?

 By Lisa Jennings and Nancy Kruse on Apr. 02, 2024

Nancy Kruse and Lisa Jennings swim with the gummy sharks to understand the rising tide of drinks, from dirty sodas to turmeric lattes.

Financing

Subway's move to Pepsi highlights a changing beverage market

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 21, 2024

The Bottom Line: The fast-food sandwich chain's new beverage contract is aimed at breathing life into its drink sales as consumers order fewer sodas with their subs at its restaurants.

Beverage

Subway is switching to Pepsi

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2024

The sandwich chain's U.S. restaurants will make the switch from Coke to Pepsi beverage products in the U.S. starting in 2025. Such moves among the biggest fast-food chains are rare.

Operations

Panera Bread increases Unlimited Sip Club price

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 18, 2024

The subscription drinks program that was $11.99 per month is now $14.99 per month, a 25% increase.

Financing

As CosMc's takes off, McDonald's operators want a piece of the action

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2024

The Bottom Line: But where that action should take place is the question. Many operators believe the brand should be a testing ground for McDonald's own beverage program.

Beverage

America runs faster on Dunkin' with new energy drink

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2024

SPARKD’ Energy by Dunkin’ leads off a spring menu collection, which also includes a churro donut and breakfast empanada.

Food

First Watch brings brunch boards and cocktail flights to menu at newest location

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2024

To mark the opening of its new location in Downtown Nashville, the breakfast-lunch concept is giving Music City guests a little something different.

Beverage

What makes Dry January different this year

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2024

Demographics have changed, spirit-free products are better and more plentiful, and operators are realizing that zero-proof drinks are revenue-boosters.

Beverage

Chick-fil-A refreshes its beverage lineup with a taste of the tropics

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

The drinks category continues to grow, with three new additions and one returning favorite coming to the menu Monday.

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