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MilkShake Factory to Open in Scottsdale, Arizona

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is expanding its Arizona presence with a new location opening in May 2026 at Seville Shopping Center in Scottsdale. The new shop marks the brand’s second location in the state, following the successful debut of its Chandler store in August 2025. […]

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PJ’s Coffee Launches Strawberry-Flavored Innovation

PJ’s Coffee is ushering in a limited-time collection crafted for longer, brighter days, featuring fresh strawberry creations, indulgent cold foams and the return of its Honey Brûlée Shaken Espresso from March 4 through May 5. The spring collection’s layered flavors take center stage with: Back by popular demand, the Honey Brûlée Shaken Espresso balances the lineup with a coffee-forward […]

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Playa Bowls Launches Match Lineup for Limited Time

Playa Bowls is making March a Matcha Moment. The nation’s leading superfruit bowl brand is launching Matcha Mania, a curated menu of matcha bowls and smoothies that blend vibrant green flavor with smooth, focused energy. Crafted with premium matcha and Playa’s signature superfruit bases, the selection offers a fresh, better-for-you way to embrace a spring reset. […]

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Sonic Launches New Sour Shamrock Slush

Follow the pot of gold to SONIC, where bold, sour flavors meet St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the newest seasonal sip, the Sour Shamrock Slush. The Sour Shamrock Slush features a tangy green apple slush packed with sour popping candy, topped with a fluffy cloud of whipped topping, sprinkled with even more popping candy and […]

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The Human Bean Announces Bracelet Giveaway

The Human Bean is turning back the clock with a brand-wide slap bracelet giveaway in celebration of our new, 90s-themed drinks. On Wednesday, March 4, the first 100 customers at each participating location who purchase a drink will receive a free slap bracelet — while supplies las The giveaway is part of our larger 90s campaign, which launched […]

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Scooter’s Coffee Announces Sticker Giveaway for National Cold Foam Day

Scooter’s Coffee is celebrating National Cold Foam Day with a special sticker giveaway. On Wednesday, March 4, start your day saying, “Yes, I would like to add cold foam!” It’s like climbing a mountain and touching the clouds, without having to actually climb a mountain, but you should still set your alarm and plan ahead; […]

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Is Starbucks’ New Loyalty Program the Hit it Needs to Be? 

Starbucks’ recent overhaul of its loyalty program marks a significant shift for what has long been considered the benchmark in beverage-based rewards. The previous structure was intentionally simple: customers earned stars based on payment type, with Starbucks Card users receiving double the rate, two stars per dollar compared with one star per dollar for all other transactions. […]

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Kültee Kaviar Gives Restaurants Fun, Trendy Way to Delight Guests

With its satisfying pop of texture and exceptional taste, Kültee Kaviar is the popping boba quickly becoming a cult favorite. This fun and elevated ingredient from Zentis, the leading supplier of high-quality, locally made boba, adds an Instagrammable wow-factor to all types of dishes, from cocktails to desserts. The chef-driven product is a must-have for restaurants, bars, cafés and chains looking to create […]

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Black Rock Coffee Bar Creates New Dirty Drink with Olipop

Black Rock Coffee Bar, founded in Oregon and known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies, and flavorful Fuel Energy drinks, is teaming up with functional soda brand OLIPOP, the innovative brand reimagining soda with high fiber and just 2–5 grams of sugar per can, to introduce a limited-time Dirty Pop offering. Available March 1 through April 30, […]

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Dutch Bros Releases New Childhood-Inspired Drinks

Recess starts now at Dutch Bros with three new, childhood-inspired drinks! Throw it back to the good ol’ days with the Brown Butter Chocolate Chip, Fruit Punch with a Sour Candy Straw and Kool Blue, now available at all 1,136+ Dutch Bros locations, while supplies last! “This epic drink trio is a time capsule of nostalgic flavors,” said Tana […]

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