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Beverages catch fire

 By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Apr. 01, 2025

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret share the latest food & beverage news, plus an interview with Birmingham restaurateur Jesús Méndez

Financing

Another big beverage company from China is plotting U.S. expansion

 By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 27, 2025

The teahouse concept Chagee has more than 6,400 units in Asia and is now planning its first location in the U.S. following a planned initial public offering.

Beverage

With the thirst for craft soft drinks seemingly unquenchable, beverage concepts are booming

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 27, 2025

Specialized beverage chains are meeting the demand for affordable, innovative refreshment breaks, and the big guys are taking notice. Taco Bell, McDonald’s and others are drinking the Kool-Aid.

Financing

Everybody wants to sell more chicken and beverages

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2025

Fast-food chains Wendy’s and Taco Bell are joining McDonald’s in focusing on more chicken and beverage items in 2025.

Leadership

Betsy Schmandt named president, CEO of A&W Restaurants

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 04, 2025

Former CEO Kevin Bazner is moving to a chairman role at the 105-year-old quick-service chain.

Beverage

Starbucks' spring drink lineup sports shades of pink, purple and lavender

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 03, 2025

The Seattle-based coffee giant releases its new food and beverage menu Tuesday, along with its latest blonde roast coffee, Sunsera Blend.

Financing

McDonald's wants to sell more chicken and beverages

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 10, 2025

Executives with the fast-food giant reiterated plans for chicken tenders and Snack Wraps this year. They also believe there’s a demand for drive-thru beverages. But whether that’s at CosMc’s or McDonald’s remains to be seen.

Beverage

Beverage menus bring on the buzz

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 24, 2025

Drink innovation is ramping up, with coffee, sodas, cocktails and more generating lots of action.

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.

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