Jamba launches 'Singles to Go' drinks

April 16, 2025

Jamba, which has nearly 900 locations, has partnered with The Jel Sert Company, a manufacturer of powdered drink sticks, to create Jamba Singles to Go, a line…

Panera launches 'croissant toast'

April 16, 2025

Panera has developed an innovation on bread, "Croissant Toast." Made from croissant dough, the all-butter croissant dough is layered, and sliced into flaky…

Dave’s Hot Chicken prescribing 'Davezempic'

April 14, 2025

The newest menu item at Dave's Hot Chicken is small on size but huge on flavor. By Tuesday, the company will debut Mini Sliders across its 300 locations. Each…

Portillo's testing breakfast menu

April 11, 2025

Portillo's is testing breakfast service at five locations in Chicago.

Kura Sushi rolling out premium LTOs

April 11, 2025

Kura Sushi USA is rolling out Kura Reserve, a limited-time platform that offers seasonally inspired premium creations to complement its permanent menu. Curated…

Campuses Turn to Automation to Improve Student Life

Dining leaders are turning to platforms like Botrista to cut costs, ease labor demands, and keep up with Gen Z’s thirst for trending drinks like boba. The…

HTeaO intros Refreshers drink line

April 9, 2025

Iced tea franchise brand HTeaO has introduced a line of fruit-forward beverages designed to deliver a boost with natural energy, according to a press release.

Why drink menu is no afterthought at Cilantro

by Temoc Morfin — Founder and CEO, Cilantro Taco Grill

Temoc Morfin, founder and CEO of Cilantro Taco Grill, discusses the importance of beverages to his brand, which has 16 corporate locations and over 10…

Upgrade your drink menu without the hassle

Learn how top brands like Jollibee and Yoshinoya elevate their drink menus with Botrista. Join Jarrett Whitlow and Briana Jurado as they share tips on flavors…

How fast casuals can profit from 'Sober-Curious Movement'

by Abby McLean — PR Associate, All Points Public Relations

Sip Fresh founder Sharon Arthofer reveals that creating alcohol-free beverages featuring fresh, bold flavors isn't enough to attract sober customers. It's also…

SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen expanding to Chicago

March 25, 2025

Washington D.C.-based SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is expanding to Chicago, opening on March 31 at 20 N. Michigan Ave., across from Millennium Park and The Art…

6th Annual State of Digital for Restaurants

Qu’s 6th Annual State of Digital reveals top QSR and fast casual trends from 170 brands (85,000 locations). With digital growth stabilizing, 40% of brands see…

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Clean Juice launches 'sleepmaxxing' smoothie

March 20, 2025

Clean Juice, a USDA-certified organic juice bar owned by BRIX Holdings, is helping customers enhance their wellness routines with the launch of The Relaxation…

Just Salad offering upscale dinner options

March 20, 2025

Just Salad has created a dinner category, Market Plates, designed for health-conscious consumers. The permanent menu addition will feature from-scratch…

Trend Report: The Psychology of Waiting

Discover how long wait times impact customer behavior and revenue. Explore the growing role of automation in foodservice and how operators are streamlining…

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Tous les Jours' beverage expert reveals 3 trends to watch

Alex Hager, beverage research and development manager, at Tous les Jours, predicts a surge on cake-inspired beverages like the Tiramisu Latte and drinks with a…

Jollibee North America president says company is ready for next-level growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

At the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach, Maribeth dela Cruz, president North America for QSR chicken brand Jollibee, said the brand…

Panera serving 'Pot of Gold'

March 11, 2025

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, Panera is serving up a little extra luck with its "Pot of Gold Bread Bowl." a green Bread Bowl filled with mac 'n' cheese. The…

Your Pie debuts Pizza Shop Sandwiches

March 7, 2025

Your Pie, a fast casual pizza chain, had added handcrafted sandwiches made with the brand's signature dough, according to a press release.

Chipotle embracing hot honey trend

March 6, 2025

Chipotle is putting its spin on hot honey, the top menu trend of the year, with its Chipotle Honey Chicken, available to rewards members via the Chipotle app…