Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt add Muscle Builder Max

November 4, 2014

Muscle Builder Max is now available at all Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt locations for a limited time. This smoothie is made with nonfat vanilla frozen…

Teavana intros Gift of the Week program for holidays

November 3, 2014

Teavana has launched a new Gift of the Week program, a series of tea gift sets specially priced each week of the holiday season.

Canadian concept not named Tim Hortons or Starbucks plans to be ‘coffee authority’

November 3, 2014

Canadian-based The Second Cup coffee concept has announced a three-year strategic plan that seems to put Starbucks, Tim Hortons and McDonald’s in the…

No traffic, no problem: Starbucks plans to take the coffee to the customer in 2015

October 31, 2014

Consumers are staying away from brick and mortar stores in favor of online shopping, slowing traffic growth in Starbucks' stores. Starbucks is navigating the…

Forget Apple: Starbucks wants to rule mobile payments

by Will Hernandez — Editor, NetWorld Media Group

October 31, 2014

United States consumers made $1.3 billion in mobile payments in 2013 and the coffee retailer accounted for over 90 percent of those purchases.

PJ's Coffee, Painting with a Twist pair up

October 28, 2014

Painting with a Twist is partnering with PJ's Coffee of New Orleans to offer small batch roasted coffee for daytime "Coffee and Canvas" classes.

Farmer Brothers' coffee partner wins award

October 28, 2014

The Cup of Excellence is an annual Alliance for Coffee Excellence competition held in coffee-growing origins around the world.

Tea, craft soda, beer bubbling up in beverage trends

by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group

Fast casual operators can pull away from the pack by offering trendy beverages like handcrafted sodas, specialty teas and alcohol. But will margins be high…

Starbucks set to roll out mobile ordering in 2015

October 17, 2014

Starbucks will roll out mobile order and pay across the US in 2015, according to a statement for the coffee giant.

Bowl of Heaven celebrates 4th anniversary with free acai bowls

October 14, 2014

Also samples new smoothie offerings and offers discounts on special Maq7 juice blend.

Wixon Foodservice Group adds new beverage mixes

October 2, 2014

The Wixon Foodservice Group has introduced new beverage mixes that can be used for hot, cold, alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks and can be customized across all…

Starbucks will serve Fairtrade expresso exclusively on Canadian campuses

October 2, 2014

Customer demand for Fairtrade certified coffees continues to be strongest on college and university campuses in Canada.

How mobile changes consumer behavior

by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance

When 82 percent of U.S. adults own smartphones, and 91 percent keep them with them at all times, a mobile strategy for retail becomes more important than ever.

Healthy beverage category on pace for 8.6% growth in Middle East

September 30, 2014

Smoothie King adding two vegan smoothies to menu

September 30, 2014

Interest in plant-based diets growing among all consumers, not just vegans, says Smoothie King CEO.

Corner Bakery Cafe marking World Smile Day with mug giveaway

September 29, 2014

Special promotion will feature a set of smiley face mugs for the first 50 guests; one to keep, one to share with a friend.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf connects with LA's train commuters for new partnership

September 29, 2014

The promotion at LA's Union Station included mystery offers, a special train car and decorations on the platforms.

Peet's Coffee & Tea peeks into presidents' coffee habits

September 24, 2014

Ever wonder how Honest Abe took his coffee? Peet's Coffee & Tea may have the answer for you this week.

Maui Wowi Hawaiian offers National Coffee Day discount for online orders

September 23, 2014

Maui Wowi Hawaiian is also bringing back Maui Mountain Roast and Pumpkin Pie Latte for a limited time.

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will offer a free coffee on Sept. 29

September 22, 2014

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. will offer a free hot or iced coffee to customers in celebration of National Coffee Day.