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Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

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Panera Bread tests a return of new caffeinated energy drinks

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 14, 2025

Panera Bread is testing new caffeinated energy drinks again. Last year the company faced multiple lawsuits alleging its Charged Lemonades killed or injured guests. But the Charged Lemonades were much higher in caffeine than the new energy drinks in test in several markets.

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BarChef owner Frankie Solarik elevates experiential cocktails

 By Bret Thorn and Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2025

Menu Talk: The former rock climber leads chef-driven cocktail lounges in Toronto and New York City.

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A look at McDonald's new 'CosMc's-inspired' beverage lineup

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 26, 2025

We tried a selection of the fast-food burger chain’s crafted drinks, which are in test at about 500 locations. Here’s what we thought.

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Pumpkin overload is creating a flavor backlash

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 02, 2025

Once that first pumpkin spice latte hits in August, an orange glow descends on hundreds of menus. Now some restaurants are fighting back with flavor weapons like caramel, apple, toffee and more.

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It's not all about Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks this season with the arrival of a fall flavor sidekick

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 25, 2025

The coffee giant rolls out its fall menu lineup Tuesday, along with the return of @TheRealPSL on social.

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Dirty sodas are making a splash on menus, from drive-thrus to casual dining

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2025

An entrepreneur’s single shop started a trend that is exploding on social media and boosting beverage sales across the U.S. But it didn’t exactly happen overnight.

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Starbucks sets the 2025 release date for Pumpkin Spice Latte this summer

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 21, 2025

Usually secretive about the debut of its iconic fall beverage, this year the coffee giant announced the date of Aug. 26 in July, more than a month ahead of the launch.

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Refreshing thirst-quenchers flow onto summer menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 14, 2025

Taste Tracker: Burger King, Dutch Bros, Juice It Up, Tropical Smoothie Café, Outback, Logan’s Roadhouse, Farmer Boys, Panda Express and Snooze A.M. Eatery headline restaurant menu trends and news.

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Condado Tacos overhauls its margarita lineup and drink sales spike by 20%

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 02, 2025

Behind the Menu: Wild new flavors and upgraded ingredients give the fast casual’s bar program a boost—and customers are noticing.

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7 global tea trends getting ready to trickle onto U.S. menus

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2025

Tea drinks are starting to give coffee some stiff competition as Americans get better acquainted with these beverages from around the world, according to a report from Technomic.

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