Starbucks' China customers join the mobile fun

July 13, 2016

Starbucks this week brought its popular mobile-payment system to China as more than 2,200 stores nationwide are now equipped to handle such transactions…

Boo(ze)-hoo! Restaurant liquor sales fall for 3rd straight year

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

A new industry report shows that on-premises alcohol sales have dropped again, and the cause might just surprise you.

Jamba Juice dives into Detroit area with new franchises

July 12, 2016

Jamba Juice announced a development agreement in a company press release that will yield 20 new locations in the Greater Detroit market. The eight-year deal…

Portland airport home to Peet’s Coffee, Stumptown Coffee Roasters

July 8, 2016

LaTrelle's Management Corp. has opened two new coffee concepts in the Portland International Airport. Peet's Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are now…

Report: How to get ahead of beverage trends to increase profits

June 29, 2016

The restaurant industry is no longer defined by creative entrees and sides — beverages are pouring into the spotlight. In fact, they are now driving 45 percent…

Adagio signature roast among Paris Baguette's new menu items

June 15, 2016

Paris Baguette has a new coffee blend called Adagio Signature Roast. The new offering is crafted by a "master roaster," and has notes of almond, cacao, vanilla…

Infographic: 2.5 billion ways to reach customers via beverages

Coca-Cola's new study unveils how adding beverage offerings can help restaurants increase traffic.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe opens 500th unit

June 3, 2016

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is opening its 500th location on June 13 in Westland, Michigan, according to a company press release. Located at 35599 Warren Road, the…

Green tea smoothie available at Juice It Up!

May 25, 2016

Juice It Up! is now serving a Nirvana Matcha Green Tea Smoothie, featuring Matcha Green Tea powder, raw spinach, banana, nonfat milk and nonfat frozen yogurt…

Nekter rocks summer with low-calorie drinks

May 18, 2016

Nekter Juice Bar is bringing back its "Nekter on the Rocks" drink offerings, which consist of three low-calorie cocktail mixers to allow customers to spice up…

Restaurant tech partnership boosts marketing efforts through online ordering

May 17, 2016

Real-time restaurant marketing provider, Paytronix Systems, has joined hands with digital ordering provider, Olo, to provide features to help…

Dunkin' Donuts loyalty app stirring up trouble for Starbucks?

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

With the DD Perks Rewards program, guests earn five points for every dollar they spend on qualifying purchases at Dunkin’ Donuts when they pay using an…

Starbucks building venti-sized NYC roastery

April 6, 2016

The roastery will open in 2018, and will be similar to the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room that debuted in Seattle in 2014.

Juice It Up! customers receiving Açaí freebies

April 1, 2016

Throughout the month of April, guests may participate in an Instagram photo contest for a chance to win free Açaí Bowls.

Pacific Passion Coffee returns to Maui Wow

March 2, 2016

Mike Weinberger, brand president of Maui Wowi, described the blend as having a naturally sweet taste and fruity aroma with a full-body finish and clean flavor.

Korean Bakery bringing Paris to US

March 2, 2016

With more than 70 years of experience in the baking industry internationally, Paris Baguette first debuted in the U.S. in 2005, and began franchising August…

Juice It Up! takes shots at the common cold

March 1, 2016

The Mighty C Juice and Shot feature a blend of raw ingredients, including sweet pineapples, fragrant oranges, crisp apples, red seedless grapes, raw ginger and…

Au Bon Pain offering more 'flavorful sandwich experience'

February 25, 2016

Au Bon Pain is welcoming Spring a bit early with a new menu offering a more "flavorful sandwich experience."

Starbucks, loyalty experts defend changes to rewards program

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Many Starbucks fans are angry about the changes and sharing their rage via Twitter, but loyalty platform experts agree that the move was smart for the coffee…

Gloria Jean's Coffees to expand

February 22, 2016

Gloria Jean's Coffees has announced an expansive franchise growth strategy to increase its U.S. presence in 2016 and beyond.