Beverages

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 21, 2024

The Bottom Line: But where that action should take place is the question. Many operators believe the brand should be a testing ground for McDonald's own beverage program.

Food

First Watch brings brunch boards and cocktail flights to menu at newest location

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 17, 2024

To mark the opening of its new location in Downtown Nashville, the breakfast-lunch concept is giving Music City guests a little something different.

Beverage

What makes Dry January different this year

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 16, 2024

Demographics have changed, spirit-free products are better and more plentiful, and operators are realizing that zero-proof drinks are revenue-boosters.

Beverage

Chick-fil-A refreshes its beverage lineup with a taste of the tropics

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 04, 2024

The drinks category continues to grow, with three new additions and one returning favorite coming to the menu Monday.

Financing

Brazilian açaí chain Oakberry raises $67M to fuel U.S. expansion

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 02, 2024

Founded in 2016, the quick-service bowl-and-smoothie chain said it plans to have more than 200 U.S. stores by 2026.

Beverage

In-N-Out expands menu with 2 new options

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 21, 2023

Lynsi Snyder, CEO of the secretive burger chain, shared news of the beverage additions on Instagram.

Financing

Tropical Smoothie Café is apparently planning a $2B sale

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 21, 2023

The smoothie chain is reportedly exploring a sale for as much as $2 billion, the latest indication of a warming restaurant M&A market.

Premium

Financing

Can McDonald's succeed with its CosMc's experiment?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2023

The Bottom Line: The test of the drive-thru beverage concept has generated a huge amount of attention and interest. But its ability to become a real competitor in the beverage market will depend on how it does in two years.

Premium

Financing