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Starbucks, Caribou Coffee launch summer LTOs
May 2, 2019
It's already summer at Starbucks and Caribou Coffee as the chains have launched their summer menus. Starbucks brought back three of its limited-time…
read nowFirehouse Subs first to roll out upgraded Coca-Cola Freestyle machine
April 30, 2019
Firehouse Subs restaurants are rolling out the next generation of the Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispensing platform, making it the first national chain to…
read nowNekter Juice Bar moves into Whole Foods Market
April 25, 2019
Nekter Juice Bar is opening its first store within a Whole Foods Market, in Porter Ranch, California, on Wednesday, May 22.
read nowLuckin Coffee aims to go public in the US
April 24, 2019
Luckin Coffee, Starbucks’ top competitor in China, is planning to go public in the US.
read nowStarbucks, Texas solar farms partner on store power initiative
April 15, 2019
Starbucks is teaming up with Cypress Creek solar farms to power 360 Texas locations.
read nowStarbucks kicks off UK recycling program with $1.3M fund
April 12, 2019
Starbucks has launched a $1.3 million fund for paper coffee cup recycling programs throughout the U.K. in partnership with Hubbub, an environmental charity.
read nowGloria Jean's Coffees signs 7-unit deal for Indiana
April 12, 2019
Gloria Jean's Coffees has signed a seven unit franchise deal for locations in northwest Indiana and parts of southern Chicago. The first location will be a…
read nowIllycaffe launches ready-to-serve cold brew coffee
April 11, 2019
The weather is getting warmer, which means customers will increase their orders of iced coffee, but even in cold weather, it's popular among younger…
read nowPJ's Coffee debuts spring flavors
April 11, 2019
PJ's Coffee is embracing spring with several new menu offerings.
read nowFresh&co launches hemp, CBD-infused menu
April 9, 2019
Fresh&co is launching a special menu featuring 4/20 hemp and CBD-infused items this week which will be available April 12-30.
read nowS&D Coffee & Tea launches ready-to-serve cold-brew coffee option for restaurants
April 8, 2019
To help restaurants compete in the growing cold brew coffee market, S&D Coffee & Tea, has launched a line of Cold Brew Coffee — flavored and ready to…
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Can smaller brands win customers over with coffee offerings?
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
To help smaller brands create coffee concoctions to compete for customers, Nestlé Professional has created the Nescafé Dolce Gusto Majesto, a $300 coffee maker…
read nowStarbucks invests $100M in Valor Siren Ventures
March 21, 2019
Starbucks is a $100 million investor in Valor Sire Ventures, a fund focused on supporting companies developing tech, products and solutions relating to retail…
read nowJuice It Up opens first store in Yucapia, California
March 19, 2019
Juice It Up has opened the doors to its first Yucapia, California location.
read nowCaribou 'sippin' it old school' with malt-inspired drinks
March 7, 2019
Caribou Coffee is unveiling three malt-flavored drinks today in hopes of evoking memories of tall glass treats at the ice cream shop counter.
read nowStarbucks collaborates with Ariana Grande on launch of Cloud Macchiato
March 5, 2019
Starbucks is offering an updated version of its classic caramel macchiato, called the cloud macchiato, and has tapped pop icon, Ariana Grande, to help market…
read nowPeet's Coffee celebrating International Women's Day with anniversary blend
March 1, 2019
In honor of International Women's Day, March 8, Peet's Coffee is launching a limited edition of its anniversary blend, which recognizes and supports women…
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Starbucks franchisee’s tips on going 'off-brand' + why QSRs should go ‘clockless’
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
In this week's edition of the QSRweb podcast, food trends forecaster Suzy Badarraco tells QSRs why "clockless eating" can drive more sales, while Starbucks…
listen nowStarbucks shuttering Capitol Hill shop
February 19, 2019
Come the end of April, Starbucks will close the Roy Street Coffee and Tea, its Capitol Hill location, after 10 years in operation.
read nowNestle debuts Starbucks branded coffee products for consumer base
February 14, 2019
Consumers can now enjoy a line of 24 Starbucks-branded coffee products from Nestlé, including whole bean and roast as well as the first-ever Starbucks capsules…
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