Digital, food, Oprah highlight Starbucks' Shareholders Meeting

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The beer and wine tests are going better than expected and will be expanded to multiple cities.

Howard Schultz: Starbucks in early stages of growth

March 19, 2014

If Starbucks was a 20-chapter book, the company is only in chapter four or five, according to chairman, president and CEO Howard Schultz, who outlined…

Peet's Coffee & Tea adding K-Cup line

March 17, 2014

Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Peet's Coffee & Tea announced a multiyear manufacturing and distribution agreement for Peet's-branded packs for the Keurig…

Starbucks drops exclusivity terms with Keurig

March 17, 2014

Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Starbucks Coffee Company last week amended terms to their existing five-year agreement.

Loitering: Critics on both sides of the fence slam limited-service chains

How can restaurants create an inviting customer experience without playing socio-economic favorites?

Green Mountain Coffee changes name to reflect Keurig brand

March 11, 2014

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. announced on Monday that it has changed its company name to Keurig Green Mountain Inc., effective immediately.

Starbucks expands breakfast menu

March 4, 2014

Starbucks has introduced a new espresso beverage, the Vanilla Macchiato, and also expanded its breakfast sandwich platform, according to a company press…

Taking a deep dive into beverage trends

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

Consumers have told us they want more coffee, tea and alcohol options from restaurants

Passion brewing at Maui Wowi

February 27, 2014

To help customers cope with the extreme weather conditions hitting communities across the U.S., Maui Wowi Hawaiian is bringing back its warm Pacific Passion…

Starbucks appoints new leader for Teavana as founder retires

February 21, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company has selected new leaders for two key positions: Starbucks Canada executive vice president and president Annie Young-Scrivner has been…

Starbucks debuts in Brunei

February 14, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company today announced two milestones in Southeast Asia, opening its first store in Brunei — the company's 64th global market — and its 100th…

Jim James, Fiona Apple contribute to Starbucks' Valentine's Day compilation

February 5, 2014

Starbucks has released the fifth installment of its Valentine's Day compilation of popular love songs covered by indie artists. The music is available for…

Why Bruegger's launched a new design, menu

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Along with the new physical design, the chain has updated its logo, point-of-purchase materials, to-go packaging and is now in the process of updating the…

Starbucks promotes within chain to allow CEO to focus on innovation

January 30, 2014

Starbucks Coffee Company has announced a new leadership structure that will allow CEO Howard Schultz to focus on "innovation and next generation retailing and…

Starbucks 'uniquely positioned' as consumers shift to digital

The company processed 2-plus million new Starbucks card activations a day leading up to Christmas.

Seattle's Best Coffee launches single-cup retail line

January 15, 2014

Seattle's Best Coffee, a featured brand within Starbucks Corporation, is launching three new coffee products to build on its roast & ground packaged coffee…

A look into the menu crystal ball: Top 3 trends of 2014

Why eggs, tea and local produce will grab the spotlight.

Can DC's 'Coffee Avengers' take down Starbucks?

January 13, 2014

Six independent coffee shops in the nation's capital have joined forces to launch an attack on Starbucks, according to the Huffington Post.

What the flan? Starbucks intros new latte

January 8, 2014

Flan is on the menu at Starbucks. The coffee giant is now serving a Caramel Flan Latte and is also selling new flavors of its VIA Lattes in stores across the…

Jamba Juice launches whole-food smoothies

January 3, 2014

Jamba Juice Company is celebrating the New Year by unveiling its expanded offerings of smoothies and fresh juices made with whole food ingredients…