Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Red Mango intros Super Biotic Smoothies
June 26, 2013
Red Mango is launching this week a national rollout of an expanded menu that features 22 probiotic smoothies in four lifestyle-centered categories:
read nowBetween Rounds named Military Friendly Franchise
June 26, 2013
Connecticut-based Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café has been named a 2013 Military Friendly Franchise by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs.
read nowStarbucks' price increases equaling 1 percent
June 26, 2013
Starbucks has confirmed that it is raising its prices but that the increases only affect "select beverages in the U.S.," and that they are only "slight"…
read nowCaribou pushing breakfast boundaries with quiche options
June 25, 2013
Caribou has added two quiche options to the breakfast lineup – Ham & Cheddar and Spinach & Swiss.
read nowSalsarita's rolls out two new menu items
June 12, 2013
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina has launched two new menu items: the Mexican Chop Salad and hand-made Sol Lemonade.
read nowBakery-café category underrepresented in Canada
June 7, 2013
Technomic has developed a Canadian Bakery & Coffee Cafe Consumer Trend Report, which shows that bakery-cafes in the country experience relatively low…
read nowCUPS intros Twisters
June 6, 2013
CUPS Frozen Yogurt — That's Hot, a beach-themed self-serve fro-yo concept, is now offering Twisters, smoothie-type frozen drinks made with CUPS specialty…
read nowBaristas vs. supervisors: Who will win the tip debate?
May 29, 2013
New York's Supreme Court heard Tuesday from Starbucks baristas and managers in a tip-jar dispute that has pitted low-level workers against assistant managers…
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NRA Show '13: A handful of menu trends emerge
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Gluten free, Greek yogurt, beverages and children's nutrition are just some of the show highlights from the food side.
read nowCaribou Coffee 'Lites' up summer with teas, juices
May 13, 2013
Caribou Coffee Company today debuted four Lite Sparkling Teas and Juices made with real fruit and tea and featuring half the amount of calories, according to a…
read nowOlympic gold medalist Summer Sanders named as Jamba Juice spokesperson
April 29, 2013
Jamba Juice Co. announced today that TV sports commentator and former Olympic champion swimmer Summer Sanders will serve as a company spokesperson and member…
read nowTropical Smoothie Café accelerates expansion plan
April 26, 2013
After opening 40 franchise locations and signing 41 new franchise agreements in 2012, Tropical Smoothie Café is accelerating expansion in 2013 with plans to…
read nowDollars loaded on Starbucks loyalty cards up 32 percent in Q2
April 26, 2013
Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal second quarter and 26-week fiscal year to date ended March 31, 2013.
read nowStarbucks K-Cups named top 10 product launch of 2012
April 24, 2013
Market research company Information Resources Inc. has named Starbucks K-Cup packs one of the top 10 food and beverage launches of 2012.
read nowSmoothie King targets St. Louis for franchise growth
April 22, 2013
Smoothie King Franchises Inc. announced it is targeting St. Louis for franchise expansion. To fuel development, Smoothie King is offering candidates 40 percent…
read nowDrink up: Chipotle now serving margaritas
April 22, 2013
After a successful test run in its Kansas City, Mo., market, Chipotle is adding margaritas to most of its restaurants just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
read nowLipton offers Tea Makeover to boost beverage sales
April 19, 2013
Lipton hopes its new Tea Makeover will make it easier than ever for restaurants — from large chains to small independent brands — to sell and market tea to…
read nowStarbucks launching lunch
April 19, 2013
After a successful bout with breakfast, Starbucks is diving deeper into the food market with a new selection of Salad Bowls and Deli Sandwiches available all…
read nowStarbucks' 'Pick of the Week' going mobile
April 9, 2013
Starbucks customers have grown accustomed to getting free iTunes songs each week via printed "Pick of the Week" iTunes cards, but they can now get their free…
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Caribou Coffee Facebook fans steaming over closings
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The Minnesota-based coffee chain will close 80 units and transform 88 others into Peet's Coffee.
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