| Jamba Juice Co. announced today that TV sports commentator and former Olympic champion swimmer Summer Sanders will serve as a company spokesperson and member of the Jamba Healthy Living Council. The Healthy Living Council is comprised of nutrition … | |
| Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal second quarter and 26-week fiscal year to date ended March 31, 2013. Highlights include: Total net revenues increased 11 percent to $3.6 billion; Global comparable store sales … | |
| After opening 40 franchise locations and signing 41 new franchise agreements in 2012, Tropical Smoothie Café is accelerating expansion in 2013 with plans to open 40 new cafés this year across the U.S. There are now 336 locations. "The … | |
| Market research company Information Resources Inc. has named Starbucks K-Cup packs one of the top 10 food and beverage launches of 2012. More than 850 million Starbucks K-Cup packs have been shipped to food, drug, mass, club and specialty retailers … | |
| After a successful test run in its Kansas City, Mo., market, Chipotle is adding margaritas to most of its restaurants just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Starting April 29, 900 Chipotle restaurants will begin serving the 240-calorie drinks. The … | |
| Smoothie King Franchises Inc. announced it is targeting St. Louis for franchise expansion. To fuel development, Smoothie King is offering candidates 40 percent off its initial franchise fee for the first 40 agreements of 2013 — a savings of … | |
| Lipton hopes its new Tea Makeover will make it easier than ever for restaurants — from large chains to small independent brands — to sell and market tea to customers. Since people tend to order beverages by brand, they often default to … | |
| After a successful bout with breakfast, Starbucks is diving deeper into the food market with a new selection of Salad Bowls and Deli Sandwiches available all day but designed with lunch in mind. The menu launches Saturday at company-operated … | |
| Starbucks customers have grown accustomed to getting free iTunes songs each week via printed "Pick of the Week" iTunes cards, but they can now get their free downloads on their mobile devices. Starbucks partnered with Apple to allow application and … | |
 | Fans of the Caribou Coffee Facebook page have shown everything from support to outrage for the brand since its president announced this week that the chain is closing 80 underperforming locations. One fan, Charlie Khai Nguyen, wrote:I have worked … |
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2011 FCES: Foodservice Beverage Trends Satisfying Our Thirst For Beverages
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Executive Summary: Restaurant State of the Industry Report 2011, Part I: Food and Beverage
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