Starbucks tests Greek yogurt smoothies in some U.S. locations (Bloomberg)
Starbucks Corp., which introduced handmade sodas in more than 3,000 U.S. units this week, is now testing three flavors of Greek yogurt smoothies. The sweet greens, mango carrot and strawberry drinks will be sold in about 170 locations in San Jose, Calif., and St. Louis, the company said. A medium-sized smoothie has 170 calories to 230 calories, depending on the flavor, and customers can add kale or extra Greek yogurt. While prices will vary by market, a 16-ounce smoothie is $5.95 in San Jose.
—Ron Ruggless
McDonald’s testing ordering app in Georgia (Business Insider)
McDonald’s Corp. has been testing several different iterations of a mobile solution across the United States in the past year, and the latest to be uncovered is a pilot program in 22 locations in the Columbus, Ga., area. The app, called “McD Ordering,” links consumers’ smartphones to payment cards and lets users order their meals ahead of time, skip the line when they reach a McDonald’s unit, and pay using a QR code at the cash register. A shift manager at one location said about 10 people per day use the app at this point.
—Mark Brandau
Buffalo Wild Wings on fire during World Cup (CNNMoney)
Americans are picking up beers and wings to watch football — the World Cup kind.
—Marcella Veneziale
Starbucks franchisee Alsea raises $530M in share sale (Bloomberg)
International franchise giant Alsea SAB, which operates Starbucks, Burger King, P.F. Chang’s, Domino’s Pizza Inc. and other U.S. brands overseas, raised $530 million in a secondary sale on Tuesday.
—Lisa Jennings