Beverage

Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

Food holidays, restaurant weeks and the magic of long-standing operators

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jul. 23, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret discuss the latest food and drink trends and share an interview with Trevin Hutchins of Aphotic in San Francisco.

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Blank Street Coffee is all in on matcha this summer—and pickleball

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 12, 2024

The coffee chain developed three refreshing “gateway” drinks to lure customers who may not even like matcha. The goal: to build mid-afternoon traffic.

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Starbucks jumps on the energy drink bandwagon

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 25, 2024

The Seattle-based coffee shop chain, eager to reverse a sales decline, this week introduced a line of energy drinks, hoping to lure more younger customers to its restaurants.

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Sonic launches 6 beverages to quench America's thirst for innovation

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 24, 2024

The drive-in chain is a longtime beverage destination, but the category has gotten increasingly competitive with new players and expanded drink selections on menus.

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Reinventing a Global Beverage Brand: Chatime Evolves in a Fast-Growing Market

Sponsored content from our partner Chatime on Jun. 10, 2024

Staying on top in today’s crowded, dynamic beverage industry requires a fresh approach from even the most well-established brands. While the growth opportunity in the bubble tea market is significant ...

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Tips for zeroing in on food waste at the bar

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Jun. 06, 2024

Advice Guy: RB's operations expert says that while kitchens have long focused on reducing waste, many smart strategies can be employed behind the bar.

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Bridging The Gap: Overcoming Labor Costs And Supply With Automation—Without Sacrificing Style

Sponsored content from our partner Franke Coffee Systems Americas on Jun. 03, 2024

In an increasingly complex and expensive labor market, automated coffee solutions can significantly enhance margins for coffee operators. For most Americans, coffee is a part of their life. In fact, a...

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