coffee

Wake Up Call coffeehouse chain expands with acquisition

By Lisa Jennings on May 24, 2023

The 11-unit chain acquired 13 locations of Black Rock Coffee Bar in Washington state, with plans to convert them to Wake Up Call.

Beverage

Streamlining quick service restaurants’ coffee programs through automation

Sponsored content from our partner SEB Professional North America on May 10, 2023

As coffee continues to be a staple beverage for QSRs, operators are looking for new ways they can streamline their operations.

Beverage

Streamlining quick service restaurants’ coffee programs through automation

Sponsored content from our partner SEB Professional North America on May 10, 2023

As coffee continues to be a staple beverage for QSRs, operators are looking for new ways they can streamline their operations.

Financing

Facing growing pains and weak sales, Dutch Bros looks for traffic

By Jonathan Maze on May 09, 2023

As its sales lag competitors, the growing drive-thru beverage chain is working to build sales, and traffic, behind new Company President Christine Barone.

Financing

Starbucks' new CEO sees opportunities for improved productivity

By Jonathan Maze on May 03, 2023

Laxman Narasimhan, who took over the Seattle-based coffee giant in March, believes the company can optimize its purchasing. “1,500 cup-and-lid combinations.”

Leadership

Starbucks' new CEO vows to work monthly inside the chain's coffee shops

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 24, 2023

Laxman Narasimhan, who took over for Howard Schultz this week, promised to work a half-day shift as a barista inside one of its coffee shops each month "to keep us close to the culture and our customers."

Beverage

Yum or yuck? Rating Starbucks new olive oil-infused coffee

By Patricia Cobe and Reyna Estrada on Mar. 24, 2023

Two RB editors sampled the coffee chain's Oleato line of beverages to see whether the combination works. Here’s what they think.

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.

Leadership