Beverages

Subway is switching to Pepsi

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2024

The sandwich chain's U.S. restaurants will make the switch from Coke to Pepsi beverage products in the U.S. starting in 2025. Such moves among the biggest fast-food chains are rare.

Operations

Panera Bread increases Unlimited Sip Club price

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 18, 2024

The subscription drinks program that was $11.99 per month is now $14.99 per month, a 25% increase.

Beverage

America runs faster on Dunkin' with new energy drink

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 21, 2024

SPARKD’ Energy by Dunkin’ leads off a spring menu collection, which also includes a churro donut and breakfast empanada.

Premium

Financing

As CosMc's takes off, McDonald's operators want a piece of the action

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