Panera launches family feast deal

April 14, 2020

With all meals now taking place at home, Panera has launched the Panera Family Feast, an affordable way to get some of its most popular menu items on the…

U.S. on same COVID-19 path as China, says Starbucks chief

March 25, 2020

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson, whose company saw the coronavirus hit China back in December, believes the U.S. is on a "very similar" track with COVID-19.

Starbucks closes US, Canada dining areas, offers to-go service

March 16, 2020

In an effort to help contain the COVID-19 virus, Starbucks is implementing a to-go only service model in its U.S. and Canadian locations.

Breakfast 'war' pushes restaurant sales up despite COVID-19

March 16, 2020

The breakfast war between QSRs drove U.S. customer transactions up at quick service restaurants despite all the negative impact on the restaurant industry due…

7-Eleven raises the 'Roost' as well as its restaurant industry stakes with new Manhattan restaurant

March 12, 2020

7-Eleven, Inc. just keeps stepping up its presence as a competitor in the limited-service restaurant sector and now it has opened a chicken QSR, Raise the…

Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestle partner on Starbucks K-Cup pods

February 28, 2020

Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. has partnered with Nestlé USA to manufacture and distribute Starbucks branded packaged coffee in K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada…

The drive-thru experience driving growth for Scooter's Coffee

February 7, 2020

Coffee drinkers are using the drive-thru more than ever, according to a Statista report that said drive-thru coffee orders have increased over the past five…

Starbucks goes all in on AI-enabled espresso machines

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

Starbucks is rolling out 4,000 AI-enabled espresso machines.

Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures

January 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…

Gloria Jean's Coffees opens Texas drive-thru

January 24, 2020

Gloria Jean's Coffees has opened a drive-thru location in Pharr, Texas.

Blendid installs its second robotic smoothie kiosk

December 31, 2019

Robotic self-serve smoothie kiosk-maker, Blendid, has  installed its second location, this one at Sonoma State University's Charlie Brown Café earlier this…

Peet's Coffee merging wtih Jacobs Douwe Egberts, exploring IPO

December 18, 2019

Berkeley, California-based Peet's Coffee has joined forces with Netherlands-based Jacobs Douwe Egberts to explore an IPO. The company — now called JDE Peet's …

Starbucks unveils Reserve Roastery Chicago

November 13, 2019

Starbucks Coffee Company is opening its sixth Starbucks Reserve Roastery Friday, and this one is on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Spanning five floors and 35,00…

Starbucks red cups arrive for holiday season

November 8, 2019

Starbucks customers can now get a free limited edition reusable red cup, while supplies last, and a drink discount when using the cup on future purchases…

Jamba goes to college

November 6, 2019

Jamba has signed a franchise agreement with multi-unit operator Kurt Wilson to expand in college markets across the Southeast. Wilson, owner and president of…

Dog Haus, Ike's, Zoup leaders say being trendy is definitely not 'where it's at'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The name of the game now in limited-service menu innovation has less to do with following the waves of trends that regularly sweep through food service and…

Nekter CEO talks about Whole Foods, customer evolution + staying 'juiced,' 9 years in

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Nekter Juice Bar CEO Steve Schulze joins QSRweb podcast host, Shelly Whitehead, on this edition of the show with some of the wisdom he's picked up over his…

Gloria Jean's brewing North Carolina expansion plans

October 29, 2019

Gloria Jean's Coffees has signed a multi-unit development agreement with Kishor Kaneria and his nephew, Parth Kaneria, to bring at least five locations to the…

Tropical Smoothie ending year with a bang

October 8, 2019

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which awarded 64 franchise agreements in the third quarter of this year, expects to have signed 200 franchise agreements, open 13…

How your fast casual can cash in on even those 'made up' holidays

There are numerous holidays throughout the year, including National Coffee Day on Sept. 29., for example, that restaurants can use to maximize customer…