Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Jamba Juice announces 120-unit California development plan
November 20, 2012
Jamba Juice Company today announced its intent to expand throughout its home state of California with a growth plan that includes the opening of up to 120 new…
read nowTechnomic makes 2013 restaurant trend predictions
November 19, 2012
Foodservice research and consulting firm Technomic has released its list of 2013 trend predictions. These insights are based on site visits evaluating the…
read nowPeet's Coffee & Tea rolls out Holiday Blend
November 19, 2012
Peet's Coffee & Tea's 2012 Holiday Blend coffee and tea are now available in stores and online.
read nowS'mores Latte now at Williams Fresh Café
November 15, 2012
Williams Fresh Café has added a hot new item to its winter beverage lineup — the S'mores Latte.
read nowSmoothie King adds chai to lean smoothie line
November 13, 2012
Smoothie King Franchises is now featuring a new member of its Lean1 family of high protein, nutritious smoothies. The Lean1 Chai is a blend of cinnamon, cloves…
read nowCafe2U Coffee expands into South Africa
November 9, 2012
Cafe2U, a mobile espresso franchise that has opened five coffee franchises in the U.S. this year, has expanded into South Africa.
read nowCaribou Coffee rolls out seasonal beverages
November 9, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. has launched its expanded seasonal menu, along with a retail collection for guests to give as gifts.
read nowSeattle's Best giving away coffee to Black Friday workers
November 9, 2012
Seattle's Best Coffee, part of Starbucks Corp., is offering free coffee to those working on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping…
read nowStarbucks begins accepting Square Wallet
November 8, 2012
The Starbucks/Square relationship is taking shape. Beginning today, Starbucks will accept Square Wallet for payments at 7,000 participating company-operated…
read nowStarbucks tax loophole sparks crackdown in UK
November 6, 2012
Following a Reuters' report about Starbucks' international tax loopholes, the chancellor of the U.K. and the German finance minister have joined forces to stop…
read nowStarbucks transforming China's tea-drinking people into coffee fans
November 5, 2012
China has welcomed Starbucks with open arms; since its launch there 13 years ago in Beijing, it has since moved into Shanghai and Guangzhou, Starbucks China…
read nowBoston Starbucks testing phone-charging stations
October 31, 2012
Several Starbucks throughout Boston are testing wireless phone-charging solutions designed by Duracell Powermat. The coffee chain will test eight stations in…
read nowSmoothie King's new Florida unit kicking off expansion plan
October 31, 2012
Smoothie King is opening its first location in Aventura, Fla., marking the beginning of the brand's accelerated expansion plan under new Global CEO Wan Kim.
read nowBruegger's launches annual Children's Miracle Network campaign
October 24, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels' 300-plus locations will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of its Bottomless Mugs to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The…
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Starbucks Japan pops up in Tokyo
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
More than 20,000 customers visited the store that came and left after few weeks.
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Starbucks opens flagship store in Mumbai
October 19, 2012
Tata Starbucks Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, today opened the doors to the first…
read nowFarmer Brothers launches specialty coffee line
October 3, 2012
Farmer Brothers has launched its first specialty line of coffee available through its nationwide direct-store-delivery (DSD) network. The Artisan Collection…
read nowWendy's, In-N-Out, Caribou Coffee top Zagat's 2012 list
September 28, 2012
Wendy's and In-N-Out Burger were once again named the top overall chains in this year's Zagat Fast-Food Survey. Both brands were No. 1 in the 2011 survey as…
read nowEinstein Bros celebrating National Coffee Day all week
September 27, 2012
Einstein Bros. Bagels is celebrating National Coffee Day, which is Sept. 29, with several coffee promotions. Coffee fanatics are invited to visit their local…
read nowCaribou partners with CancerCare
September 26, 2012
Caribou Coffee Company is honoring its original roastmaster, Amy Erickson, who lost her battle with breast cancer in 1995. Through the chain's annual Amy's…
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