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Financing

In the coffee battle, Starbucks has been the clear winner over Dunkin'

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2018

But both brands have seen same-store sales slowdowns in recent years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Ballard Brands adds to its C-suite

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Bill DiPaola was named chief operating officer and Leslie Monson was named CMO of the operator of PJ’s Coffee.

Operations

Convenience stores’ issues could throw a big hurt restaurants’ way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2018

Forced limitations on what retailers can sell are likely to put more ready-to-eat foods on the menu.

Beverage

Dunkin’ throws an elbow Starbucks’ way with espresso revamp

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The rollout requires the addition of new equipment, packaging and training.

Financing

Would a Howard Schultz presidential run hurt Starbucks?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2018

Politics don’t affect restaurant sales in general, but this could be different, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Dutch Bros Coffee gets investment from TSG Consumer Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2018

The drive-thru coffee brand wants to get to 800 shops in five years.

Financing

A Dunkin’ Brands sale would be really expensive

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 06, 2018

Investors have speculated that JAB would buy the company, but it would likely require a record price, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Coca-Cola buys Costa Coffee for $5.1B

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 31, 2018

The deal makes the beverage giant a more direct competitor with Starbucks.

Beverage

Starbucks unveils college students’ favorite drinks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 27, 2018

The coffee chain has revealed which of its drinks are most popular with students in different U.S. regions.

Financing

Tim Hortons hopes Breakfast Anytime can lift its sales

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2018

The company is also working to improve relations with operators in a bid to lift its sales in Canada.

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