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Peet’s Coffee buys majority stake in Revive Kombucha

The coffee chain plans to expand the kombucha brand’s presence in grocers and in its shops.

Operations

When licensing, finding the right partner is a must

The market for branded retail items is growing, but cashing in is no easy feat.

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Going au naturel

By Peter Romeo on May. 01, 2015

Surprising shifts to less-processed foods and clear examples of enlightened management should have been taken as a loud “Shut up!” by industry scolds.

Financing

Getting on the shelves: Licensing lessons

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 02, 2015

Licensing products doesn't have to be a huge undertaking. Brands with small programs that they say are lucrative as well as simpler to maintain—and began with relative ease. For restaurateurs looking into licensing, there are lessons to learn at every level.

Starbucks showcases hot dessert drinks

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2015

A Tiramisu Latte and a new breakfast sandwich are among the high-end products quietly being rolled out.

Starbucks launches coffee-by-mail service

Feb. 18, 2015

The chain announced today it will make its small-lot coffees roasted at its new Roastery coffeehouse in Seattle available for online order. The delivery service will run $288 for a 12-month subscription.

Financing

Getting on the shelves: Licensing lessons

By Sara Rush Wirth on Feb. 09, 2015

Licensing products doesn't have to be a huge undertaking. Brands with small programs that they say are lucrative as well as simpler to maintain—and began with relative ease. For restaurateurs looking into licensing, there are lessons to learn at every level.

Operations

Dishwasher list

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 13, 2014

When asked by Fast Company magazine to name a must-have kitchen gadget not yet invented, Suzanne Goin, chef-owner of Los Angeles’ Lucques and A.O.C. restaurants, chose a tool that would automatically load the dishwasher.

Dunkin' Brands names Jeff Miller as executive chef and vice president of product innovation

Jun. 25, 2014

Chef Jeff Miller has spent 11 years at Dunkin’ Brands, working under Frankenthaler, the first of what proved to be a parade of fine-dining chefs to enter chain R&D kitchens. Miller will now oversee a 22-person culinary team at the franchisor.

Taco Bell’s secret recipe for new products

May. 29, 2014

BloombergBusinessweek opens the doors to the chain’s test kitchen to reveal the innovation team’s source for ideas and how a product goes from prototype to promotion.