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Peet's Coffee & Tea

Leadership

Panera’s parent voluntarily owns up to its Nazi past

The family controlling JAB Holding Co. acknowledges that an earlier version of the company used slave labor during World War II and that two predecessors were guilty of unprosecuted war crimes.

Operations

Luis Ruvalcaba joins On the Border as COO

The former Paxti's Pizza CEO brings 25 years of experience in chain operations, including at BJ’s and Chili’s.

Financing

Peet’s Coffee buys majority stake in Revive Kombucha

Dec. 20, 2018

The coffee chain plans to expand the kombucha brand’s presence in grocers and in its shops.

Food

9 winter specials warming up restaurant menus

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 28, 2018

Operators are tapping seasonal ingredients and holiday flavors to create new dishes.

Operations

FDA blasts Calif. plan to put cancer warnings on coffee cups

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 30, 2018

The federal agency says there’s no evidence to support the restaurant-opposed move.

Financing

JAB: The new restaurant powerhouse

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2018

Here's a look at JAB's acquisitions and restaurant concepts.

Leadership

Peet’s Coffee nabs Wrigley candy exec as new CEO

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 16, 2018

The coffee company is looking to expand its retail business.

Top 500 Chains

Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Jun. 19, 2018
Beverage

7 drink trends getting customers in the holiday spirit

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 06, 2017

See which flavors and preparations are trending in seasonal cocktails, mocktails and other beverages.

Beverage

Raising a glass to beverage LTOs

By Lisa White on Aug. 15, 2017

Drum up interest and tap into trends with short-term drink offerings.