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Panera Launches New Lineup of Specialty Frescas and Energy Refreshers

Panera Bread, a leader and pioneer in the fast casual restaurant industry, is letting guests make sipping the moment with the national launch of two new premium specialty beverage categories, Frescas and Energy Refreshers*. Crafted in the bakery-cafe and infused with real fruit, these drinks deliver a premium beverage experience full of flavor. Whether guests […]

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The Halal Guys Announces LTOs and Secret Menu Item

The Halal Guys is expanding its menu with several limited-time offerings beginning March 12. The new items include a Lamb & Beef Gyro option, waffle fries, and a Berry Mint Refresher beverage, along with a new secret-menu item available by request in-store. New Menu Items The limited-time menu additions include: Lamb & Beef Gyro — […]

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South Block Announces New Cherry Blossom Smoothie and Other Spring Menu Items

South Block, the better-for-you brand known for its handcrafted acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices, celebrates Spring with a new Cherry Blossom Smoothie, high-protein smoothies, and an expanded mini bowls category available March 10 through May 25.  The Cherry Blossom Smoothie features a delicious blend of whole dark cherries, cranberry juice, bananas, and a “cocowhip” […]

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Dutch Bros Partners with College Athletes to Make Community Impact

Dutch Bros Coffee, the drive-thru coffee brand known for its people-first culture, is launching “The Kindness Campaign” which brings together premier college basketball athletes with their local communities to lead acts of kindness, extending the energy of basketball season beyond the court.  The “Kindness Campaign” features Florida stars Boogie Fland and Thomas Haugh, alongside Texas […]

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7 Brew to Launch Three Ready-to-Drink Flavors in Walmart Stores in Arkansas

7 Brew announced the launch of three Ready‑to‑Drink (RTD) coffee flavors available in Walmart stores across Arkansas with the rollout beginning March 14. Marking 7 Brew’s first foray into the “Ready-to-Drink” (RTD) category, the debut offering includes top-performing 7 Brew coffee flavors including Blondie® and Brunette Brownie™, along with an instant classic inspired by a […]

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Scooter’s Coffee Celebrates National Reading Month with Free Peppa Pig Books for Kids

Scooter’s Coffee is celebrating National Reading Month by partnering with Reading Is Fundamental, the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit, to spread the joy of reading through a special children’s book giveaway. On Thursday, March 12, 2026 families can Scoot on Around to any Scooter’s Coffee location after 3 p.m. and receive a free “Peppa Pig […]

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Beverage, Franchising, Growth, News

Aroma Joe’s Opens in Methuen, Massachusetts

Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location at 65 Haverhill Street in Methuen, Mass. The newly built, 800-square-foot drive-thru location expands the brand’s footprint in Massachusetts and reinforces its commitment to serving local communities with positivity, passion, and exceptional coffee. First-time Aroma […]

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Report: Gong Cha Owner Weighs Possible Sale

The owner of Gong cha is reportedly considering a sale of the bubble tea concept, according to Bloomberg. Private equity firm TA Associates, which acquired a majority stake in Gong cha seven years ago, is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on a deal that could value the brand at around $2 billion. Bloomberg also […]

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Huey Magoo’s Expands Menu with Ranch Flights, $10.99 Meal Deal and Return of Strawberry Lemonade

Huey Magoo’s, the fast-growing fast-casual chicken tender brand known for serving the best 3% of chicken, is introducing three limited-time offerings led by the debut of Ranch Flights. Launching March 9, Ranch Flights bring new flavor options to the menu with three distinctive new ranch flavors: Pickle Ranch, Avocado Ranch and Ghost Pepper Ranch. Also beginning in March at […]

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