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Customers are apparently all-in on Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte this year

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

Traffic has surged this year following the introduction of the coffee giant's fall lineup last month, according to the data firm Placer.ai. And one of the biggest reasons is the day of the week the lineup was launched.

Beverage

Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks, along with several of its offspring

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 24, 2023

Starbucks’ fall menu launched Thursday, celebrating the 20th anniversary of PSL and introducing some new pumpkin specialties.

Food

Pumpkin spice is exploding on menus—and it's earlier than ever

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 10, 2023

Summer’s heat wave continues to blanket the country and fall is officially more than a month away, but the influx of pumpkin on chain menus began as soon as the calendar flipped to August.

Financing

Starbucks' record sales do not appease skeptical investors

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2023

The coffee giant recorded the strongest average weekly sales in its history as customers customize beverages and order more food. But its domestic sales slowed and analysts appeared skeptical.

Financing

Starbucks sees opportunities in smaller towns

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2023

The coffee giant, known most for urban areas and more recently suburbs, believes it has plenty of room to grow. And that could include smaller communities.

Beverage

Meeting rising demand for iced coffee in an easier, more economical way

Sponsored content from our partner Nestlé Professional on Jul. 24, 2023

Express coffee machine offers consistent quality, fast dispensing and multiple flavor options without prep or taking up additional counter space.

Beverage

Elevating coffee programs: Standing apart from the competition in foodservice

Sponsored content from our partner SEB Professional North America on Jul. 19, 2023

One of the most effective ways to set coffee programs apart is by capitalizing on the growing popularity of cold coffee.

Financing

The largest coffee chains in the U.S. last year

Jun. 20, 2023

These are the coffee chains that generated the most sales in 2022, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

Operations

Wake Up Call coffeehouse chain expands with acquisition

By Lisa Jennings on May 24, 2023

The 11-unit chain acquired 13 locations of Black Rock Coffee Bar in Washington state, with plans to convert them to Wake Up Call.

Beverage

Streamlining quick service restaurants’ coffee programs through automation

Sponsored content from our partner SEB Professional North America on May 10, 2023

As coffee continues to be a staple beverage for QSRs, operators are looking for new ways they can streamline their operations.

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