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Leadership

Tim Hortons co-founder Ron Joyce dies

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2019

He helped turn the coffee and doughnut chain into a Canadian icon.

Financing

Starbucks’ most dangerous competitor is just 2 years old

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 03, 2019

Luckin Coffee, which was founded in 2017, is poised to have 4,500 units in China by the end of this year, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Financing

Peet’s Coffee buys majority stake in Revive Kombucha

Dec. 20, 2018

The coffee chain plans to expand the kombucha brand’s presence in grocers and in its shops.

Beverage

Restaurants rethink the disposable coffee cup

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 13, 2018

A host of innovations are being tried to divert single-use hot-drink containers from landfills, from cup sharing to “clever cups” that can order and pay for a refill. Here’s a sampling.

Financing

In the coffee battle, Starbucks has been the clear winner over Dunkin'

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 27, 2018

But both brands have seen same-store sales slowdowns in recent years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Ballard Brands adds to its C-suite

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 26, 2018

Bill DiPaola was named chief operating officer and Leslie Monson was named CMO of the operator of PJ’s Coffee.

Operations

Convenience stores’ issues could throw a big hurt restaurants’ way

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 20, 2018

Forced limitations on what retailers can sell are likely to put more ready-to-eat foods on the menu.

Beverage

Dunkin’ throws an elbow Starbucks’ way with espresso revamp

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2018

The rollout requires the addition of new equipment, packaging and training.

Financing

Would a Howard Schultz presidential run hurt Starbucks?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 04, 2018

Politics don’t affect restaurant sales in general, but this could be different, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Dutch Bros Coffee gets investment from TSG Consumer Partners

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 02, 2018

The drive-thru coffee brand wants to get to 800 shops in five years.

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