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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.

Food

A wealth of new menu items entices diners over the Fourth of July holiday weekend

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 27, 2022

Taste Tracker: Chicken in new guises at BWW, Slim Chickens and Toppers; Mooyah, Auntie Anne’s and Smashburger shake it up; refreshing thirst-quenchers for Starbucks, Dunkin’ and Charleys; and everything from cocktails to concretes to cookies make their debut.

Food

There's no lull in menu launches during the ‘lazy’ days of summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 20, 2022

Taste Tracker: Just Salad and Chicken Salad Chick refresh the salad bowl; cool sipping at Potbelly, Corner Bakery and PJ’s; IHOP has a Minions menu; Newk’s and Taco John’s celebrate barbecue; and more menu news of the week.

Food

McAlister’s Deli turns its signature sweet tea into a scoopable treat

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 14, 2022

The chain partnered with Creamalicious to create Sweet Tea Ice Cream, a dessert mashup with notes of sugar cookie and lemon.

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