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Despite Panera's Charged Lemonade failure, energy drinks are coming to more restaurants

 By Jonathan Maze on May 08, 2024

Starbucks is preparing its own energy drinks, following Dunkin’, as chains like Dutch Bros—and convenience stores—find success with the beverages.

Financing

First Watch's traffic slides in Q1, but don't expect price-off specials to follow

 By Peter Romeo on May 07, 2024

Management at the daytime dining chain said it will focus instead on bringing back strong customer lures from the past.

Beverage

Say goodbye to Panera's Charged Lemonades

By Lisa Jennings on May 07, 2024

The fast-casual chain confirmed the caffeinated drinks will be phased out, but did not specify the timing. The energy drinks have been blamed for two deaths.

Food

How to use the plus-one strategy to build unique LTOs

Sponsored content from our partner AFP advanced food products llc on Apr. 25, 2024

This strategy can help operators elevate core menu items and create signature dishes by re-imagining everyday ingredients.

Marketing

Crumbl tries something different to boost sales: Smaller cookies

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 23, 2024

The fast-growing cookie franchise, which lost sales and profits last year, is introducing “Mini Mondays,” making available its smaller cookies for sale every Monday.

Food

How Chick-fil-A's shift on antibiotic-free chicken signals an industry evolution

By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 19, 2024

Chick-fil-A was a No Antibiotics Ever brand, but now its standards are more in line with KFC and others. Will consumers understand the nuanced difference?

Marketing

KFC Saucy Nuggets Dispensary treats fans to a higher flavor experience

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2024

On 4/20, Los Angeles residents are invited for free Saucy Nuggets and limited-edition merch to celebrate KFC’s newest menu addition.

Operations

Frisch's vies to keep nostalgia from becoming quicksand

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2024

You're not going to find boba tea or the latest tech there, says CEO James Walker. But you're not going to be bored with the same old same ole, either, he says.

Food

Einstein Bros. Bagels taps maple for new breakfast sandwich

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2024

The fast-casual bagel chain's Maplehouse Egg Sandwich launches Wednesday for a limited run.

Consumer Trends

Consumers' health perceptions about beef are changing

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 09, 2024

The nutrition police and plant-based advocates have pushed people away from eating beef. But times they are a changing.

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