Scooter’s brews Southeast growth with Boddie-Noell partnership

April 23, 2026

Scooter's Coffee has signed a multi-store development agreement with Boddie-Noell Enterprises to expand its Southeast presence.

Smoothie King to shift menu, store design

April 21, 2026

Smoothie King has announced a brand evolution plan to support and accelerate long-term growth. The Dallas-based fast-casual chain, which has over 1,10…

Kayla Edidin named COO of Red Door Brands

April 21, 2026

Kayla Edidin has been named chief operating officer of Red Door Brands, a franchise company that owns and operates brands including McAlister's Deli, Little…

Bean & Brews pours on expansion with 7 openings in Q1

April 16, 2026

Bean & Brews Coffee House continued its national growth plans, opening seven locations in the first quarter of 2026, according to a company press release.

Saucy by KFC adds Drips by Pepsi beverages to menu

April 8, 2026

Saucy by KFC, KFC's fast casual brand, has upped its beverage offerings with the addition of Drips by Pepsi to the menu. The 16-ounce drinks combine PepsiCo…

Gregorys Coffee partners with Craveworthy to perk interest in franchises

April 6, 2026

Gregorys Coffee has joined forces with Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Shaquille O'Neal-founded Big Chicken, Bd's Mongolian Grill and 16 other…

Ziggi’s Coffee pours it on with Spicer, Hamm hires

April 3, 2026

Ziggi's Coffee, headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, has hired restaurant veterans Darren Spicer and Betsy Hamm to help fuel the brand's ongoing expansion.

Starbucks betting on mango

April 2, 2026

Mango flavors have earned a permanent place on the Starbucks drink menus, according to a company press release.

7 Brew announces 1st on-campus stand development

April 1, 2026

7 Brew Coffee plans to open its first on-campus stand — and third walk-through location — at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The unit is scheduled…

How Juice It Up leads the modern beverage boom

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this podcast episode, Juice It Up CEO Susan Taylor discusses how the brand has maintained its leadership in the booming beverage franchise market by…

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen opens 10th location in Coconut Grove

March 24, 2026

Rice Mediterranean Kitchen launched its 10th South Florida location at 3015 Grand Ave. in Coconut Grove, Florida. The restaurant began operations in February…

Bambu opens inside Colorado Walmart Supercenter

March 17, 2026

Just over a month after announcing a partnership with Walmart stores, Vietnamese dessert chain Bambu has opened a inside a Walmart Supercenter in Westminster…

Scooter’s chief growth officer: 'Coffee franchises offer stability, scalability'

by Tim Arpin — Chief Growth Officer, Scooter’s Coffee

Scooter's Chief Growth Officer Tim Arpin said the demand for coffee has translated into a thriving franchise industry with no signs of slowing down.

Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025

The Top 30 Movers & Shakers in Catering 2025 recognizes the leaders redefining how restaurants win off-premise. These are the operators, technologists, and…

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Botrista blends tech, flavor in new beverage line

Botrista launches automated beverage platform.

The science behind Gen Z's obsession with Instagram-worthy drinks

Fast Casual Nation hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler dive into the $243 billion functional beverage market with Noah Burgess, Research & Development…

Botrista Debuts New Beverage Innovations, Expanded AI Capabilities at the National Restaurant Association Show

Botrista debuts new categories including dessert drinks and better for your options like: low calorie, functional, antioxidant, protein beverages, along with…

Campuses Turn to Automation to Improve Student Life

Dining leaders are turning to platforms like Botrista to cut costs, ease labor demands, and keep up with Gen Z’s thirst for trending drinks like boba. The…

Upgrade your drink menu without the hassle

Learn how top brands like Jollibee and Yoshinoya elevate their drink menus with Botrista. Join Jarrett Whitlow and Briana Jurado as they share tips on flavors…

Jollibee Partners with Botrista to Launch Signature Sips Nationwide

Jollibee has partnered with Botrista to launch the new Signature Sips menu nationwide, bringing premium, craft beverages to its U.S. locations. Powered by…