Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
CUPS 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 — Publisher, FastCasual.com
The Minnesota-based coffee chain will close 80 units and transform 88 others into Peet's Coffee.
read nowGenghis Grill's booze-free drinks win VIBE ward
April 8, 2013
Genghis Grill received an award for the Best Adult Alcohol Free Program last month at the Very Important Beverage Executives (VIBE) conference in Las Vegas.
read nowStarbucks continues Southeast Asian grind
April 8, 2013
Starbucks will open another 100 new stores in Indonesia over the next three years and another 100 stores in the Philippines over the next four years, said…
read nowStarbucks names new global chief strategy officer
April 8, 2013
Starbucks Coffee Company has appointed Matthew Ryan as its global chief strategy officer. Ryan was previously senior vice president of global brand, franchise…
read nowCaribou Coffee turning 'likes' into trees
March 27, 2013
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. is joining forces with its fans and Project 7, a manufacturer of eco-friendly products, to plant trees in April. As the first major…
read nowStarbucks expanding mobile, loyalty program after successful 2012
March 21, 2013
Starbucks executives touted the company's major growth in 2012 during today's annual meeting of shareholders. They also announced the expansion of the chain's…
read nowStarbucks buys Costa Rican farmland
March 19, 2013
Starbucks bought a 240-acre farm this week on the slopes of the Poas Volcano in Costa Rica, which will be home to a farming research and development center…
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