Food & Beverage News

Paciugo Gelato drops cocoa bombs

November 24, 2020

Known for its Italian-style artisanal gelato, Paciugo Gelato Caffe is now offering handmade cocoa bombs that melt and release cocoa and marshmallows when hot…

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Peet's Coffee teams up with 49ers on 'Faithful Blend'

November 20, 2020

Peet's Coffee and the San Francisco 49ers have teamed up to promote the chain's Faithful Blend. Crafted by Peet's, it embodies the same confidence, strength…

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Beyond Meat launching 2 burger options

November 16, 2020

Beyond Meat Inc., which produces plant-based meat, is launching two versions of its Beyond Burger nationwide in early 2021. They will include the brand's…

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You have a salad ... in a bar?

November 12, 2020

Innovation is a big part of most fast casual menus, and Washington D.C.-based Fresh Baguette is no exception. It created two salads, but the twist is that they…

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In the Zaxby's sauce universe, it's good to be a jerk

November 11, 2020

Sandwich and dipping sauces are proving to be instrumental in the race for customers, and on that front one brand recently distinguished itself with hot and…

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Muscle Maker expanding meal plan delivery service

November 11, 2020

Muscle Maker Inc., the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joe's and MMG Burger Bar, is rolling out its meal plan service on a larger scale. Through…

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe launches app, menu, promotions for holidays

November 6, 2020

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC known for its better-for-you-smoothies and food with a tropical twist, is debuting a mobile app refresh just in time for the…

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Pita Mediterranean 'wrappin' in the streets

November 5, 2020

Pita Mediterranean Street Food has seen off-premise dining sales (including online orders and delivery) nearly triple since March when the pandemic hit the…

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Auntie Anne's, McAlister's parent adds HR leader to board

November 5, 2020

Focus Brands, the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli and Schlotzsky's, has appointed Barbara L.

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Pieology donates 21K pies to food bank

November 3, 2020

Pieology Pizzeria donated more than 21,000 chicken crust pizzas to Sante Fe, New Mexico-based food bank, a news release said. The pizzas have 44 grams of…

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Kansas City-area Panera locations testing booze

November 2, 2020

Five Kansas City-area Panera Bread locations added beer and wine to the menu last month, according to a company press release from Pan American Group, a…

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NRA pushes recessed Congress for relief deal by year's end

October 28, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent the Senate into recess Tuesday, for two weeks until Nov. 9, still without any type of recovery bill that might help…

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Wolfnights launches LTO with edible gold

October 27, 2020

Wolfnights, a New York gourmet wrap concept, is launching a periodic special called the Full Moon Wrap. To coincide with this month's lunar crescendo, the…

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Zaxby's reignites Chicken Sandwich Wars

October 27, 2020

A year after the Chicken Sandwich Wars broke out on Twitter, Zaxby's has fired an artillery shot with its "Y'all ready?" tweet, declaring that "The Chicken…

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Rapid Fired creator kicks off Dayton, Ohio chicken-centered QSR

October 27, 2020

The creators of Rapid Fired Pizza and Hot Head Burritos are creating a chicken-centered QSR opening December in a suburb of Dayton, Ohio. Wiley's Wings Tenders…

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Boston Market drops late-night menu

October 26, 2020

Boston Market launches all-new Late Night menu available exclusively after 9 p.m. at all locations nationwide. The new menu features

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Starbucks New Zealand owner buys Burger King New Zealand

October 20, 2020

Tahua Partners — which owns the Starbucks franchise in New Zealand — will buy Burger King New Zealand. Antares Restaurant Group currently owns the chain in the…

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COVID-19 kills Coca-Cola’s Tab

October 16, 2020

Tab, Coca-Cola's first diet cola, has fallen victim to the soda giant's plans to reduce its 500 brands in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a…

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American Egg Board debuts recovery program for small chains

October 14, 2020

The American Egg Board is launching a foodservice recovery program aimed at driving traffic to independent restaurants and small chains still struggling due to…

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Kansas fast casual adds chicken sandwiches to menu

October 14, 2020

The chicken wars rage on as Chick N Max debuts four chicken sandwiches featuring smoked almond wood chicken and fried chicken tenders at its three Kansas…

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