Articles by
Alia Akkam
Page 1Beverage
Shaking up the competition
Milkshakes and malts—two old-time soda-fountain treats—are seeing big-time action at fast casuals. By differentiating the beverage menu with these indulgences, fast-casual concepts are vying for that between-meal customer who is a regular at the coffee cafe.
Beverage
Housemade sodas bubble up
Despite sales of brand-name soft drinks declining, operators are luring customers with creative, housemade sodas.