Coffee / Specialty Beverages News & Media
Starbucks launching delivery across entire US market
July 24, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company is launching delivery next year throughout the U.S. thanks to an agreement with Uber Eats. The decision follows an 11-market test that…
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Coupa Cafe gets mobile ordering and delivery with NCR and DoorDash
July 23, 2019
Coupa Cafe, a Palo Alto, California-based eatery, said it has enabled mobile ordering using NCR Corp.'s Aloha mobile technology and online delivery from…
read nowLuckin' Coffee brewing up business in Middle East
July 22, 2019
China's Luckin Coffee Inc. and Kuwait Food Company Americana are partnering to launch a coffee business in the Middle East and India, according to a company…
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Starbucks unveils mobile-centric format in Beijing
July 15, 2019
Starbucks has unveiled Starbucks Now, a new format specializing on speed of service, in Beijing. Using the chain's Mobile Order & Pay and Starbucks…
read nowMaine's Aroma Joe's committed to becoming a major coffee chain
July 12, 2019
Aroma Joe's, a 65-unit coffee chain based in Portland, Maine, is hoping its growth rate is as strong as the coffee it serves. Founded in 2000, by four cousins…
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Starbucks employees hoping the Tie-Dye Frapp will just die
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
The word on the Twitter street is that it tastes like banana candy, but employees — who have to deal with customers flooding stores in hopes of trying the…
read nowGloria Jean's opening in Michigan mall
July 9, 2019
Gloria Jean's Coffees – U.S.A. is opening in Grandville, Michigan, at the RiverTown Crossings Mall, according to a company press release.
read nowScooter's has cold brew in the can
July 8, 2019
Scooter's Coffee has made its foray into the ready-to-drink coffee category with canned cold brew beverages. According to a company press release, the drinks…
read nowVegans scream for ice cream at Nekter
June 21, 2019
Nekter Juice is hoping to hit the vegan sweet spot with four limited-edition flavors of dairy-free ice cream. Each is inspired by childhood favorites, said…
read nowPJ's Coffee awards free franchise license to former Marine
June 20, 2019
PJ's Coffee of New Orleans chose Marine Corps veteran Bobby Mounts as the winner of its annual Veteran Franchise License Giveaway.
read nowAmazon's 13th Go store to offer self-serve Starbucks
June 13, 2019
Amazon's latest Go store, which marks the retailer's 13th Go location and opened Tuesday in Manhattan, will feature a self-serve Starbucks coffee bar.
read nowFormer Starbucks CEO taking (coffee) break from politics?
June 13, 2019
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's presidential plans are on hold — at least for now — according to the Huffington Post, which reported that he told his…
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Take a sip: 10 fast casuals upgrade summer beverage offerings
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
Restaurant operators can provide value to guests with limited-time offers and specialty beverages.
read nowNekter Juice Bar opening second Whole Foods location
June 6, 2019
Nekter Juice Bar, which has more than 130 restaurants across 15 U.S. states, will open its second location within a Whole Foods Market next week in Malibu…
read nowStarbucks begins mobile ordering rollout in Beijing and Shanghai
May 24, 2019
Starbucks said it has begun rolling out its Starbucks Now mobile ordering platform to 300 select stores in Beijing and Shanghai and will expand the service…
read nowStarbucks signs license deal in Thailand
May 24, 2019
Starbucks Coffee Company has signed a license agreement with Coffee Concepts Thailand for exclusive rights to run and develop retail stores in the country.
read nowStarbucks launches sign language friendly store in China
May 21, 2019
Starbucks Corp. has opened its first signing store in China, which marks its third in the world.
read nowPress Coffee Roasters roll out mobile ordering with SpeedETab, Epson
May 20, 2019
Press Coffee Roasters, a Phoenix-based cafe chain, has implemented a mobile ordering system with SpeedETab Inc. and Epson America Inc. printers at its seven…
read nowStarbucks launches $1B bond offering for sustainability efforts
May 14, 2019
Starbucks Corporation announced that it is raising $1 billion via a sustainability bond to support farmers who ethically source coffee. It's the company's…
read nowStarbucks debuts limited Vera Bradley merchandise in Asia
May 9, 2019
Starbucks has launched an exclusive limited merchandise collection in Asia featuring Vera Bradley drinkware and stationery.
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