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 — Editor, 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 — Editor, 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.

Starbucks opens first express format in Canada

February 19, 2016

Commuters must save time and move quickly, which is why the new Starbucks is one of the most streamlined experiences in the company's portfolio

Now trending: 10 ways the smoothie is evolving in 2016

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

The smoothie has evolved — again.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names CFO

January 26, 2016

Jeff Harris will oversee all financial functions as well as the supply chain, human resource, risk management and legal teams.

Panera exec: Payment, mobile innovations achieving major success

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Panera's still full throttle in expanding payment strategies to reduce consumer friction points and enhancing the customer experience.

Former Jamba Juice, Del Monte Foods exec named CEO of Project Juice

January 19, 2016

Susan Shields, a veteran of the food and beverage industry, has more than 25 years in the retail and food service marketing and business management industry.

Starbucks: Latte Maccchiato here to stay

January 5, 2016

Starbucks baristas will use a carefully crafted technique to draw out an intensely bold and roasty flavor that highlights the espresso in the beverage.