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…

1 in every 10 adult received Starbucks gift card last holiday season

December 18, 2013

With many schools and businesses preparing to break for the winter holidays this week, Starbucks anticipates record purchases and activations of Starbucks…

Gelato chain launches holiday flavors

December 11, 2013

Dallas-based Paciugo Gelato Caffè, best known for Italian gelato, is introducing holiday-inspired flavors, including Peppermint Chocolate Chip Gelato, Candy…

Panera enters single-serve coffee market

November 21, 2013

Hoping to capitalize on the success of Keurig's single-cup coffee options, Panera Bread is introducing its own branded version of the trend. The chain's…

Starbucks Evenings opens at LAX

November 18, 2013

Starbucks Evenings, the alcohol-serving counterpart to the coffee house chain, recently opened a location inside of the Tom Bradley International Terminal at…

Seattle's Best runs free coffee promotion for Black Friday workers

November 15, 2013

Seattle's Best Coffee will help fuel the all-nighters being pulled by Black Friday retail workers.

Starbucks isn't sorry for ending relationship with Kraft

November 13, 2013

Starbucks must pay Kraft Foods $2.75 billion over a 3-year disagreement the companies had over distribution of Starbucks packaged coffee in grocery stores…

Corner Bakery honors top franchisees

November 7, 2013

Corner Bakery Café this week named CB Rest Holdings of Boca Raton, Fla., as Franchise Partner of the Year, while Buon Hospitality of Pleasanton, Calif., was…

Caribou rolls out holiday merch, flavors

November 7, 2013

Minnesota-based Caribou Coffee is partnering with Faribault Woolen Mill Co. to provide customers with luxury items perfect for holiday gifts, including coffee…

Einstein Bros. opening 30 non-traditional units

November 7, 2013

Einstein Bros. Bagels has added 30 new licensed locations across the country over the past nine months, accelerating the restaurant brand's successful growth…

Starbucks reports record-high EPS; big growth plans for 2014

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

'The fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 capped off by far the best year in Starbucks' 42-year history,' said CEO Howard Schultz.

Smashburger adds organic tea line

October 28, 2013

Smashburger today announced it is the first national restaurant chain to roll out HONEST Tea's options at all restaurants nationwide. HONEST Tea is an organic…

Starbucks CEO: It's tea time

October 25, 2013

New York City's Upper East Side is the first market to test Starbucks' Teavana Fine Teas + Tea Bar. The bar, which opened this week, is supposed to elevate…

Barfresh gains rights to supply ready-to-blend beverages in new global markets

October 23, 2013

Barfresh Food Group Inc., a marketer and distributor of ready-to-blend beverages, including smoothies, shakes and frappes, has acquired the exclusive worldwide…

Dunn Bros Coffee launches mobile payments

October 23, 2013

Dunn Bros Coffee today announced the franchise-wide rollout of its mobile payments and loyalty app created by LevelUp. Since Dunn Bros customers are always on…