Smoothie King

Dunkin’ to get new drinks whirring

The coffee-and-doughtnuts chain is installing blenders for several new generations of frozen and blended drinks.

Financing

Buying fruit beverages

Fruit juices are the original energy drinks—a beverage segment that is rocketing in popularity these days.

Foodservice manufacturers introduced an array of new equipment at last week’s NAFEM Show in Anaheim, much of it boasting digital controls and “smart” operating systems.

Smoothies provide the thick richness of milkshakes and the cooling effect of ice cream with fewer calories and more nutrients. They have become increasingly popular with health-conscious customers seeking thirst-quenching options. The following spots are giving a new shake to the smoothies they offer.

The franchisor adds another smoothie brand to its fold.

The new report provides in-depth analysis of the kids' menu category for the 250 largest chain restaurants as well as leading emerging chains and...

While breakfast eaters still opt for eggs or yogurt, protein-rich smoothies and shakes are a growing opportunity for operators targeting people on the go.

Having founded Red Mango in South Korea in 2003 and driven it to the number-one position in the natural, authentic frozen-yogurt market there, Dan Kim opened the first U.S. outpost, in L.A., in July 2007.

Jamba Juice has opened a concept unit in Pasadena, Calif., that will serve as a testing ground for new products.

CHICAGO (August 9, 2010)—Waitstaff suggestions can encourage diners to try new beverages, finds a new report from foodservice consultant Technomic. Nearly...

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