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Luckin Coffee makes a play for the premium market

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-growing Chinese chain, known for its low prices, is reportedly acquiring the higher-end brand Blue Bottle Coffee from Nestle for $400 million.

Financing

Black Rock Coffee Bar sees a path to 1,000 shops

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 05, 2026

The Bottom Line: The coffee chain’s stock has stumbled since it went public in September, at least in part due to landlord delays. But executives believe the company has shaken that off.

Financing

Dutch Bros' first Los Angeles location has everything but the drive-thru

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2026

The beverage chain’s “walk-thru” shop near the University of Southern California campus could demonstrate its ability to work in more urban markets. That could change the chain’s growth potential.

Financing

Starbucks plans to open a corporate office in Tennessee

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 04, 2026

The coffee shop giant, which wants to expand in the Southeastern U.S., plans to open the facility later this year. It is the latest major restaurant chain to open a corporate office in the state.

Financing

Dutch Bros' acquisition of Clutch Coffee wasn't its first deal, and won't be its last

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 13, 2026

The drive-thru beverage chain is always looking for conversion opportunities as it pushes its rapid expansion strategy. The company wants 2,029 restaurants by 2029.

Financing

How Starbucks is changing its coffee shops

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 11, 2026

A Deeper Dive: Mike Grams, chief operating officer of the coffee shop giant, joins the restaurant finance podcast to discuss the company’s turnaround, remodels, service improvement and expansion.

Financing

Inside the Starbucks turnaround

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2026

The coffee shop giant has spent the past 18 months returning to its roots as a coffee shop where customers want to stay. Now the company plans to go on offense.

Beverage

Starbucks picks strawberries to flavor its newest beverages

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 03, 2026

Matcha also gets more play, as the coffee giant expands the selection with permanent additions, featuring more berries and banana.

Financing

Starbucks' focus on its in-café experience isn't just about its dine-in customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 30, 2026

The Bottom Line: Most of the coffee chain’s customers still come into its shops, even if they have no intention of sticking around. That makes it important for those shops to be inviting.

Marketing

Starbucks is taking a page out of airlines' playbook with its loyalty program changes

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2026

The coffee shop giant this spring will reconfigure its Starbucks Rewards loyalty program to feature three levels that give members more personalized benefits and premium experiences.

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