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Remembering the great product bombs of the past

 By Peter Romeo on Mar. 28, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: With Starbucks promising yet another breakthrough menu introduction, the time is right to see how past promised game-changers actually fared.

Beverage

Starbucks brings its olive oil-infused coffee to a skeptical U.S. market

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 22, 2023

The Seattle-based coffee giant is debuting its Oleato line in select Starbucks Reserve Roasteries on Thursday and then additional locations in Seattle and Los Angeles on Monday. Consumers remain skeptical.

Operations

5 ideas to steal from the global restaurant scene

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 15, 2023

A culinary conference in The Netherlands brought to light several innovative ways of riding the trends. Here are a handful that stood out.

Beverage

Appeal to health-conscious diners, save on labor with dispensed functional beverages

Sponsored content from our partner Nestlé Professional on Mar. 10, 2023

Consumers are interested in beverages that not only taste great but offer additional benefits. Learn more about low-labor options perfect for foodservice.

Beverage

Elevate the non-alcohol beverage program and boost hospitality with premium offerings

Sponsored content from our partner JFOODO - The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center on Mar. 01, 2023

As more consumers show interest in non-alcohol beverages, operators are wise to offer an array of unique, upscale offerings.

Operations

Panera Bread adds annual Unlimited Sip Club subscription tier

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 22, 2023

Members now make up 1 in 4 of the bakery-cafe chain's transactions and the program continues to drive in new guests.

Food

Starbucks will start infusing coffee with olive oil

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2023

The company has high hopes for Oleato, which will debut in Italy before it comes to the U.S. this year. Starbucks believes it will be a "transformational innovation in coffee."

Food

Bonefish Grill becomes ‘Brunchfish' on Sundays with new menu

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 14, 2023

The seafood chain reimagines brunch, luring guests with a new lineup of frittatas, French toast sticks and shareable cocktails.

Food

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.

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