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Beverage trends spilling into the restaurant industry

Cold brew and nitro menuing explode, driving incremental sales

Sponsored content from our partner Segafredo Zanetti® on May 19, 2022

Cold brew has been one of the fastest growing foodservice trends over the past few years, appealing to both consumers with its smooth, refreshing taste, and to operators with its premium positioning a...

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe builds traffic and sales through the power of LTOs

By Patricia Cobe on May 18, 2022

In the “other beverage/snack” category, this chain stands out in the Top 500 by paying equal attention to food and drink, health and indulgence.

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Restaurants revitalize bar service to spur alcohol sales

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2022

From bar-centric layouts to expanded cocktail menus, there’s a renewed focus on adult beverages, but some hurdles remain.

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Panera goes for the big gulp with revamped monthly beverage subscription

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 18, 2022

Building on the success of its coffee subscription, the fast casual launched the $10.99-a-month Unlimited Sip Club, which offers 26 self-serve beverages.

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Fogo de Chao beckons guests to the bar with menu refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 08, 2022

New bar bites and handcrafted cocktails draw guests to lighter fare at the meat-centric Brazilian churrasco chain.

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3 ways to elevate beverage service

Sponsored content from our partner Arc Cardinal on Mar. 16, 2022

In a post-lockdown restaurant industry, with dining rooms reopening and consumers venturing back out, it will be as important as ever for restaurant operators to provide a top-tier experience for thei...

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Japanese green tea offers a refreshing, new option for sober-curious diners

Sponsored content from our partner JFOODO - The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center on Mar. 16, 2022

“The demands of Japanese green tea as a non-alcoholic beverage are increased not only in household consumption but also restaurant consumption among the sober-curious, a group of people who don’t drin...

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Why invest in wine and cocktail service?

Sponsored content from our partner Arc Cardinal on Mar. 07, 2022

The pandemic forced many consumers’ dining behaviors to shift in big ways; according to Technomic’s recent Delivery and Takeout Consumer Trend Report, 60% of consumers said they anticipated that they’...

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