Beverage

Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

Drinks drive brunch business

By Thomas Henry Strenk on May 17, 2016

Innovative adult beverage programs can give operators an edge on brunch—whether it’s a twist on classic cocktails or a menu of thematic signatures.

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Breakfast in a glass: Protein powers drinkable meals

By Christina Mueller on May 17, 2016

While breakfast eaters still opt for eggs or yogurt, protein-rich smoothies and shakes are a growing opportunity for operators targeting people on the go.

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New strategies to boost soft drink sales

By Maggie Hennessy on Jun. 21, 2016

Not all chains are willing to turn their backs on high-margin sodas. Instead, some are giving on customers who are big purchasers more reasons to buy.

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7 frozen cocktails heating up summer bar sales

By Patricia Cobe and Thomas Henry Strenk on Jul. 05, 2016

Restaurants and bars are going beyond frozen margaritas and pina coladas, concocting boozy slushies, snow cones and other frozen cocktails to lure sweaty customers.

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How operators are upselling beer

By Thomas Henry Strenk on Jul. 19, 2016

Millennials and Gen Z drinkers prioritize quality and authenticity—characteristics that are boosting on-premise sales of imported and craft beers.

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7 sales-building bar trends on the rise

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 25, 2016

Tales of the Cocktail 2016 revealed a number of surprising trends and ideas to build bar business.

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What’s driving nitro coffee

By Maggie Hennessy on Aug. 11, 2016

Capitalizing on the cold-brew coffee trend, select U.S. cafes will give up the counter space to serve the creamy, nitrogen-infused java made from the cold-brew base.

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