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23 hours ago

These 20 Restaurant Chains Offer Free Drink Refills - Tasting Table

Free refills on drinks are a significant aspect of American dining culture, often overlooked by consumers.
#starbucks
fromFortune
1 day ago
Coffee

Starbucks is offering $1,200 bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly payouts to boost the pay of its U.S. baristas | Fortune

Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Best Popular Coffee Chain Latte Features A Limited-Time Flavor - Tasting Table

Starbucks' Pistachio Latte is a beloved seasonal drink known for its unique flavor and creamy texture.
Business
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Starbucks Slump May Be Coming To An End: How The Coffee Chain Revived Itself - Tasting Table

Refocusing Starbucks on in-store experience and core coffee—reducing mobile order emphasis—drove renewed comparable-store growth and improved brand reputation.
Coffee
fromFortune
1 day ago

Starbucks is offering $1,200 bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly payouts to boost the pay of its U.S. baristas | Fortune

Starbucks is enhancing financial incentives for baristas and hourly workers to boost sales and customer service, offering up to $1,200 annually in bonuses.
Coffee
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Starbucks staff will now get paid weekly and some will get new bonuses

Starbucks is switching to weekly paychecks and introducing a performance-based bonus program for baristas at top stores.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Starbucks Is Still A Dog

Starbucks stock has underperformed significantly compared to the S&P 500, raising concerns about its recovery strategy under CEO Brian Niccol.
Coffee
fromFortune
1 week ago

Starbucks CEO admits the chain 'ran like a manufacturing facility' | Fortune

Brian Niccol aims to restore Starbucks' cozy atmosphere and customer service experience, moving away from a factory-like efficiency model.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Best Popular Coffee Chain Latte Features A Limited-Time Flavor - Tasting Table

Starbucks' Pistachio Latte is a beloved seasonal drink known for its unique flavor and creamy texture.
Cocktails
fromTasting Table
16 hours ago

This Coffee-Inspired Cocktail Pairs Best With McDonald's Egg McMuffins - Tasting Table

Pairing an Egg McMuffin with a carajillo cocktail enhances the breakfast experience with a unique blend of flavors.
Marketing
fromBevindustry
2 days ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
22 hours ago

The Grocery Store Deal That's Specifically Designed To Make You Spend More - Tasting Table

Grocery stores use loss leaders to attract customers, often selling items at a loss to encourage additional spending on other products.
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Amazon bets on Whole Foods to salvage its troubled UK grocery ambitions

Whole Foods has endured a bruising time on this side of the Atlantic since entering the British market in 2004. Turnover at its UK arm fell seven per cent to £86.4 million in the year to December 2024, while pre-tax losses hit £20 million.
London food
#sustainability
Healthcare
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Dignity as a competitive business model

Healthcare affordability is forcing families to delay care, highlighting the need for dignity-centered care models that prioritize patient respect and community health.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

This Donut Chain Sells The Worst Glazed Donut (But It's Also One Of The Cheapest) - Tasting Table

Voodoo Doughnut's glazed donuts are criticized for poor texture and flavor, making them a less favorable choice compared to other options.
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2 days ago
Silicon Valley food

The US States With The Most And Least Expensive McDonald's Big Arch Burger - Tasting Table

fromFortune
2 days ago
Food & drink

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

Silicon Valley food
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The US States With The Most And Least Expensive McDonald's Big Arch Burger - Tasting Table

McDonald's Big Arch Burger has varying prices across the U.S., with Oklahoma being the cheapest and Alaska the most expensive.
Food & drink
fromFortune
2 days ago

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.
Social justice
fromKqed
3 days ago

CA Craft Brewers Facing Significant Economic Challenges | KQED

Small brewers face challenges from tariffs and costs, adapting by enhancing brewpub experiences with food and hospitality.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Nike Just Can't Do It - The Turnaround Story Stumbles

Nike's stock fell 13.41% despite a 24.25% earnings beat, indicating investor skepticism about the company's turnaround progress.
#costco
US Elections
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Costco sued for seeking refunds on tariffs customers paid

Customers are seeking refunds from Costco for tariff costs imposed unlawfully under the IEEPA Act.
US Elections
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Costco sued for seeking refunds on tariffs customers paid

Customers are seeking refunds from Costco for tariff costs imposed unlawfully under the IEEPA Act.
fromwww.nombase.com
4 days ago

YTD 2026 Beverage Performance and Trends - 3 Tier Beverages

Spirits continue to grow in volume even as their long-standing dollar share gains have stalled, while beer and wine remain in steady decline.
Wine
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Red Lobster's risky return: the 'endless shrimp' deal that tanked the chain is back

'Endless Shrimp has long been a guest favorite and one of our most popular promotions. We appreciate the enthusiasm and encourage guests to keep sharing their feedback with us.'
Fundraising
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Wall Street Turns Tactical on Constellation Brands With $170 Target Into Earnings

Constellation Brands received a tactical boost from Evercore ISI, highlighting potential revenue growth and maintaining an Outperform rating with a $170 price target.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

What Does Dunkin' Do With Leftover Food? - Tasting Table

Dunkin' has implemented initiatives to reduce food waste, including donations and composting, but faces criticism over the amount of food discarded.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
3 days ago

Keurig Taps JDE Peet's CEO Rafael Rafael Oliveira to Lead Coffee Company

Global Coffee Co. will aim to be the best coffee company in the world by combining global reach with local expertise to operate across all formats, segments, channels and price points.
Coffee
fromFortune
5 days ago

Nordstrom's $6.25 billion deal to go private is paying off-and don't expect an IPO anytime soon | Fortune

"When you're a public company, your scorecard is your stock price, and that has a lot to do with the results you generate. If the investment community doesn't think very highly of department stores, which they don't, your multiple goes down."
Business
Coffee
fromTasting Table
4 days ago

12 Peet's Iced Coffee Drinks Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Iced coffees are appealing in hot weather, with a focus on taste, complexity, and value in Peet's iced coffee selection.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Dutch Bros Hasn't Been This Cheap in Over a Year. Don't Wait For It to Go Lower.

Dutch Bros shares hit a 52-week low despite record revenue and strong same-store sales growth, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.
Coffee
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
4 days ago

Major Traders Agree on Two 'Principles of Procurement' to Improve Coffee Sector Sustainability

Major coffee traders and roasters have established principles to enhance the economic viability of coffee farmers through strategic partnerships and sustainable production support.
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Check Out the Longest-Reigning Brands in Our Franchise 500

To be part of our Hall of Fame, a company must rank for at least 25 years consecutively. In the Hall of Fame, brands are listed in descending order based on the number of years they have been ranked - starting at the top, with the three companies that have ranked every year that the Franchise 500 has existed.
Marketing
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Diageo vs Constellation Brands: One Beverage Giant Breaks as the Other Breaks Out

Diageo's dividend situation has deteriorated sharply, with a rebased interim payout of $0.20 per share and a new policy establishing a minimum annual floor of $0.50, indicating a focus on debt reduction over income.
Business
Coffee
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

From Cafes to Kitchens: Why Are New Coffee Rituals Moving into Our Homes?

Home coffee consumption has increased significantly, driven by the pandemic and a shift towards personal brewing routines.
fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
5 days ago

The Autonomous Tamper Presses Into the Global Market

"The portafilter locking mechanism, which closely simulates the way a portafilter engages with the brewing head group of an espresso machine, contributes to stability and repeatability during tamping."
Coffee
Coffee
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

5 Mistakes To Avoid At Your Local Coffee Shop - Tasting Table

Respecting coffee shop etiquette enhances the experience for both patrons and staff.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

If You Had Invested $1,000 in McDonald's or Starbucks 10 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now

McDonald's franchise model and value positioning generated 235% returns over ten years, significantly outperforming Starbucks' 102% return and matching S&P 500 performance despite lower volatility.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Starbucks Gets Downgraded While Brinker and Wingstop Earn Bullish Analyst Calls

Wolfe Research downgraded Starbucks to Peer Perform citing execution uncertainty, while upgrading Brinker and initiating Wingstop with Outperform ratings, reflecting divergent confidence levels in turnaround versus structurally positioned growth concepts.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

This Non-Coffee Drink Category Now Accounts For 25% Of Dutch Bros' Sales - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros' customized Rebel energy drinks account for 25% of sales profits, making the chain the third largest coffee company in the U.S. with $1.6 billion in total revenue.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Starbucks union lowers proposed wage floor to $17 in bid to restart contract talks

Baristas recently met, deliberated, and found consensus around fair and reasonable measures to support baristas. Workers are in conversation with the company about the road back to the bargaining table, and those discussions are ongoing.
Coffee
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Starbucks' Howard Schultz moved to Seattle 44 years ago with his wife, dog, and not much else. Here's how he built his $6.6 billion fortune | Fortune

Back then, the Pike Place Starbucks only sold whole bean coffee. Today, it's the most visited Starbucks in the world. The history of the company is bound up in the very foundation, walls, and floorboards of our first store in the city's historic market.
Coffee
Media industry
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

People on the move: hires and departures including Starbucks, Think Jam, MainAd and more

Senior leaders moved across media and agencies: Hearst CEO Anna Jones leaving to co-found AllBright; Grey appointing Alain Groenendaal to lead Europe.
Coffee
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Starbucks rewards changes start today with new tiers: How to tell if you're Green, Gold, or Reserve

Starbucks launched a tiered loyalty rewards program on March 10, replacing its flat-rate system with membership levels that offer greater rewards for higher spending.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Popular Coffee Chain To Avoid If You Want To Order Matcha - Tasting Table

Dunkin' matcha drinks are low-quality due to excessive sugar and fruit pectin, resulting in overly sweet taste and gritty consistency that masks the authentic matcha flavor.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Country Is Said To Have The Cheapest Starbucks Coffee Worldwide - Tasting Table

Located at the nexus of Europe and Asia, Turkey has a long tradition of uniquely brewed coffee, made with grounds finer than those used to craft the average espresso. The coffee is prepared in a special long-handled pot until a thick foam rises to the top and then served unfiltered, with the grounds lining the bottoms of small cups traditionally used for fortune telling. Turkey also has another notable coffee claim to fame too - it currently has the cheapest Starbucks coffee in the world.
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Coffee
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Starbucks Vs Dunkin': Which Coffee Chain Actually Uses More Sugar? - Tasting Table

Both Dunkin' and Starbucks contain excessive sugar in their beverages, with minimal differences between chains, making neither a significantly healthier choice for reducing sugar intake.
Coffee
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Unfortunately, RFK Jr. Has a Point About Dunkin' Donuts

RFK Jr., as health secretary, challenged coffee chains on sugar content in beverages, sparking Massachusetts residents to defend Dunkin' Donuts through social media activism.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Why Luckin Coffee, Starbucks' biggest competitor, wants to buy Blue Bottle

With around 40,000 stores and $37 billion in revenue, Starbucks is the biggest coffee company in the world. While it's had a few stagnant years, its all-star CEO Brian Niccol has been staging a design-led turnaround, in which cozier cafes and a protein-laden menu have siren-called customers back with some early success.
Coffee
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Starbucks Is Overhauling Its Rewards Program. Here's What It Means For Your Coffee Routine - Tasting Table

Starbucks is overhauling Rewards into three tiers (Green, Gold, Reserve) with tiered earning rates and new benefits starting March 10; existing Stars remain.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Third-Largest Coffee Chain in the U.S. Barely Sells Coffee

Dutch Bros now ranks as America's third-largest coffee chain behind Starbucks and Dunkin', with 1,140 locations and $1.6 billion in business. Energy drinks alone account for 25% of sales, while traditional hot coffee barely registers. 'The market is moving that way, and that is the core to what we do,' CMO Tana Davila told The Wall Street Journal.
Coffee
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Coca-Cola reportedly abandons plans to sell Costa Coffee chain

Coca-Cola halted plans to sell Costa Coffee after private equity bids fell short, retaining the chain amid losses and ongoing strategic uncertainty.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Starbucks wants to be your afternoon wellness stop with protein drinks and fiber snacks

Starbucks is in its wellness era. The coffee giant is doubling down on healthy drink and snack options, because that's "how people want to eat," especially in the afternoon, CEO Brian Niccol said during Starbucks' first-quarter earnings report on Wednesday. "You'll continue to see us push against the health and wellness platform going forward," Niccol said. "In beverage, I think it is going to be this personalized energy that can be executed as still, sparkling, and blended, so there's a pipeline for that platform."
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Krispy Kreme Vs Dunkin: Who Actually Has The Cheaper Donuts? - Tasting Table

Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' are two of the most popular donut chains around. As such, the donut brands have tons of similarities, including a wide selection of donuts and an assortment of cold and hot coffees ( here are the best hot drinks at Dunkin'). But between these two well-known brands, which is the cheapest? We've broken it down in a side-by-side comparison based on prices from locations of each company in Fort Myers, Florida - and Dunkin' is the clear winner.
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Food & drink
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This Dunkin' franchisee is using AI to track inventory and predict donut demand

An AI system using in-store cameras forecasts donut demand to reduce waste by up to 25%, cutting costs and keeping popular flavors stocked.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Popular Coffee Chain Lattes, Ranked - Tasting Table

Whether you prefer a classic flavor like caramel or want something a bit more unique like French toast, we tried to cover the gamut of flavors. We ranked each latte based on how accurate the flavor was to its description and its overall sweetness level (meaning, was it a pure sugar bomb or was espresso the only flavor present? - balance is key) to crown the best of the best.
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Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

'What do you think is going on with the stock price?': Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol says baristas' market savvy makes him proud | Fortune

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol engages baristas to gauge investment interest and pride, promotes employee ownership via Bean Stock, and enacts workplace policy changes.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Why Starbucks is letting Brian Niccol use the company plane for more personal travel

Starbucks is getting CEO Brian Niccol to use the company jet for all his travels - and removing his quarter-million travel budget cap. In a Monday filing, the Seattle-based coffee chain said that it was changing its agreement on how much Niccol could use the company's private jet for his personal travel. And the main reason for this change is to ensure Niccol's safety.
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#coffee-prices
fromFortune
1 month ago
Coffee

Americans' new tariff coffee math means ditching the Starbucks, McDonald's and Dunkin' runs | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Coffee

Americans wake up and smell the coffee price surge-skipping Starbucks, brewing at home, and drinking Diet Coke for caffeine | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Coffee

Americans' new tariff coffee math means ditching the Starbucks, McDonald's and Dunkin' runs | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Coffee

Americans wake up and smell the coffee price surge-skipping Starbucks, brewing at home, and drinking Diet Coke for caffeine | Fortune

fromTasting Table
1 month ago

We Can't Believe How Much Dunkin' Prices Have Increased In The Past Few Years - Tasting Table

The rising cost of food has been tough to deal with everywhere, and it's particularly hard to accept how much Dunkin's prices have increased. It's not that the coffee chain should be exempt from the forces that have driven up fast food prices over the last five years, but Dunkin' has always been a value refuge from Starbucks and other competitors that like to pass themselves off as a little bit fancier.
Coffee
fromFortune
2 months ago

Starbucks battles the 'polyamorous' era of coffee as customers experiment: 'they're seeing what's out there' | Fortune

Americans are drinking more coffee than they have in decades. But fewer of them are getting it from Starbucks. The company that revolutionized the United States' coffee culture remains America's biggest player, with nearly 17,000 U.S. stores and plans to open hundreds more. But it's facing unprecedented competition, which will make it harder to win back the customers it already lost.
Coffee
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

8 Fast-Growing Coffee Chains You Could Spot Near You Soon - Tasting Table

From Midwest-based franchises to beloved West Coast establishments, there are a handful of regional coffee chains that seem to be racing to open shops in as many areas as possible. Whether these franchises have been open for five years or 30 years, expansion has been top of mind for each one. Even if you aren't someone who frequents chain establishments of any sort, you'll likely find something to love about these brands, from their attention to customer experience to their high-quality beverages.
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Coffee
fromFortune
2 months ago

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround plan includes measuring stores on just five metrics | Fortune

Starbucks' turnaround focuses on operational discipline, consistent service, appealing store design, a streamlined menu, added seating, and measured international expansion to drive sales.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Dutch Bros is growing fast. Here's why its expansion plans matter more than its stock bump

Starbucks competitor Dutch Bros saw its stock price rise in premarket trading on Friday after the coffee chain posted double-digit revenue growth in its most recent quarter. However, shares were flat as of late morning, with the stock (NYSE: BROS) hovering at just over $50 a share. Yesterday, Dutch Bros reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, showing impressive gains in nearly every key metric, including: Total revenue: $443.6 million (up 29.4% year over year) Net income: $29.2 million (versus $6.4 million in the same quarter a year earlier)
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