Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Square and Starbucks to form mobile payment partnership
by James Wester
Coffee giant to invest $25 million in payment company and accept Pay with Square.
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Red Mango launches Lemonade fro-yo and chillers
August 5, 2012
Red Mango has introduced a new line of Lemonade frozen yogurt and Frozen Lemonade Chillers, now available nationwide.
read nowStarbucks growth boosted by international operations
July 30, 2012
Starbucks same-store sales and revenue boost for the company's fiscal year 2012 third quarter were boosted by growth in select international markets.
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Restaurant chains get into the Olympic spirit
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Brands using Facebook to offer promotions, engage fans.
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea signs $1 billion sale
July 23, 2012
With its $1 billion deal for Peet’s Coffee & Tea that will take the company private, investment firm Joh. A. Benckiser is making a long-term bet on the…
read nowStarbucks to open additional Evolution Fresh locations
July 22, 2012
Starbucks is looking to expand its Evolution Fresh beverage concept and has plans to open three additional locations this year.
read nowStarbucks introduces sustainable hot sleeve
July 20, 2012
Today, Starbucks Coffee Company, LBP Manufacturing and Henkel announced the availability of EarthSleeve, a new hot-cup sleeve that integrates proprietary…
read nowTasti D-Lite, Planet Smoothie waive franchise fees for military veterans
July 13, 2012
Tasti D-Lite and Planet Smoothie are waiving 100 percent of the franchise fee for military veterans through the remainder of 2012.
read nowStarbucks upgrades Android payment app
July 11, 2012
Starbucks Corp. has announced that it is expanding the reach and functionality of its popular mobile payment application. The company said it is introducing an…
read nowStarbucks Refreshers make global debut
July 9, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the availability of its handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers beverages. Customers can order Starbucks Refreshers beverages…
read nowCaribou Coffee opens new locations, names SVP retail operations
July 9, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has announced the latest addition to its Washington, D.C.-area locations with an opening in Vienna, Va., in Fairfax County. Caribou…
read nowVenus Williams serves up Jamba Juice location
July 9, 2012
Jamba Juice Company has announced the grand opening of their newest store in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle. The store is operated through a joint venture…
read nowStarbucks launches Indivisible coffee, digital campaign
July 1, 2012
In honor of the July Fourth holiday in the United States, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has penned an open letter to consumers to "come together" in celebration…
read nowSweetgreen launches into beverage business
June 26, 2012
Sweetgreen has announced the launch of its Sweetpress, a new line of organic cold-pressed juices, sold exclusively at Sweetgreen locations.
read nowTop trends listed from National Restaurant Association Show
June 25, 2012
The 93rd Annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and 5th annual International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event, held in May…
read nowSeattle's Best expands commuter concept in NY
June 21, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, has announced that its commuter-centric concept menu will be featured in a new Brooklyn, N.Y., franchise…
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Start spreading the beverage news
by Don Fox — CEO, Firehouse of America
The move by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to impose limitations on the size of sugar –based beverages permitted for sale in New York City (a 16-ounce limit…
read nowSeattle's Best crowdsources for 'next great coffee drink'
June 20, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corporation, is teaming up with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch the Red Cup Showdown – a coast-to-coast search at…
read nowStarbucks broadens Latin American presence
June 19, 2012
Starbucks Coffee Company has reaffirmed its commitment to Latin America with two major openings -- its first store in Costa Rica, and its first Farmer Support…
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Caribou Coffee prefers middle path to sales success
by Valerie Killifer — senior editor, NetWorld Alliance
Caribou Coffee's senior vice president of marketing and product development prefers a slow and steady pace when it comes to brand positioning.
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