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Inside the Early Phases of Black Rock’s 1,000-Store Growth Journey

While Black Rock Coffee Bar has had an eventful run since going public last fall, the truth remains it’s a challenger brand in a tide of beverage growth. It closed Q1—its 13 consecutive positive same-store sales period at 5.2 percent (14.4 percent two-year stack)—with 190 locations after debuting nine across Colorado, Texas, Arizona, and Oregon. […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Clean Juice Enters Refresher Category with New Sparkling Drinks

Clean Juice, the national juice bar franchise known for its commitment to fresh, real ingredients, is launching Sparklers, a new limited-time line of sparkling fruit beverages in three flavors: Cucumber Ginger-Aid, Blue Citrus and Pineapple Mango Citrus.  As major fast-food chains race to stake their claim in the booming refresher space, Clean Juice Sparklers offer a clean alternative made with fresh-pressed […]

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Beverage, Employee Management, Growth, News

Caribou Coffee Builds Out Leadership Team to Drive Long-Term Plan

Caribou Coffee, the national operator of premium coffeehouses, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of four seasoned leaders. The move brings industry-tested expertise in supply chain, marketing, real estate development and technology and is a key step in Caribou’s organizational realignment to deliver on its strategic plan for long-term […]

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Beyond Juicery + Eatery Expands in Atlanta Market

Beyond Juicery + Eatery is officially bringing its flavorful, better-for-you smoothies, wraps, bowls and feel-good energy to East Cobb with a grand opening event on Saturday, May 16, at 4101 Roswell Road, Suite 901, in Marietta. Guests are invited to enjoy “Beyond Good Vibes” all day, packed with giveaways, prizes and freshly made favorites, including: The […]

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Beverage, News

Coca‑Cola Unveils Next-Gen Beverage Dispensing Technology

Since 1886, The Coca‑Cola Company has been at the forefront of dispensed beverages. One hundred and forty years later, the company is redefining the space once again with modular, connected equipment that translates consumer trends into drinks faster than ever before.  The Data Behind the Drink  HOW FREESTYLE BECAME A DIRECT LINE TO CONSUMER TASTE […]

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Smoothie King Launches Pickle Smoothie with Grillo’s Pickles

Pickle lovers, this one’s for you. As temperatures rise and hydration takes center stage, Smoothie King is partnering with Grillo’s Pickles to debut a first-ever limited-edition Pickle Smoothie – a bold, culture-driven flavor designed for those who love pickles so much they could drink them. The Smoothie King x Grillo’s Pickles Smoothie is available at […]

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Beverage, Growth, News

PJ’s Coffee Returns to Maple Street in New Orleans, Where the Brand Began in 1978

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans (PJ’s Coffee) recently announced that it will officially return to Maple Street, the historic Uptown corridor where the brand first began serving guests in 1978. Following a full interior renovation and exterior refresh, the café at 7700 Maple Street is expected to debut later this fall.  This symbolic homecoming builds […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Fast Food, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News, Story

Why Protein is Becoming a Powerful Cue on Restaurant Menus

Protein has been part of restaurant menus for decades, but it’s never looked quite like this. What was once the domain of bodybuilders and niche diet plans has become one of the most visible and versatile menu cues across quick-service and fast-casual chains, showing up in everything from chicken bowls to cold brew. And unlike […]

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Beverage, Fast Casual, Franchising, Growth, News

Swig Signs 10-Unit Deal in Colorado Springs

Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda and category-creating beverage brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced operators Alex and Alan Knox to bring the brand to Colorado Springs. The 10-unit deal will mark Swig’s entry into Colorado, introducing the highly customizable drink experience to the area. The first location is expected […]

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Beverage, Food, Marketing & Promotions, Menu Innovations, News

Starbucks Rolls Out Summer Menu

Starbucks announced it will launch its summer menu and seasonal merchandise beginning Tuesday, May 12, introducing new beverages, returning favorites, food items, and app functionality aimed at enhancing convenience and seasonal engagement. The summer lineup is led by the new Tropical Butterfly Refresher, a layered beverage featuring guava and passionfruit flavors, mango-pineapple flavored pearls, and […]

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