Jan 16, 2024

Many Americans participate in Dry January. Estimates of how many U.S. drinkers forego alcohol for the month range from 15% to 35%...

Why drinkable desserts are the solution to the growing afternoon daypart

Jan 10, 2024

Desserts can be a tricky sell. Guests love them and they’re highly profitable, but it’s not always easy to convince customers to invest in the extra time, money, or calories...

Applebee’s taps into mezcal for the first time

Jan 08, 2024

This casual dining giant has added mezcal for the first time

The rise of the drinkable dessert on restaurant menus

Jan 05, 2024

The low-commitment items are portable, customizable, and social media friendly

Chick-fil-A brings tropical beverages to the menu this January

Jan 04, 2024

Chick-fil-A’s Mango Passion Sunjoy made its debut in 2020. Now it’s back, alongside three new Mango Passion beverages.

Dry January doesn’t have to mean weak drink sales

Jan 02, 2024

There are plenty of spirit-free options that customers are willing to pay for

The year in beverages: A look at standout drinks at restaurant chains in 2023

Dec 22, 2023

Featuring items from Black Tap, Blank Street Coffee, Blue Bottle Coffee, Chick-fil-A, Clean Juice, Gong Cha, Gregory’s Coffee, Ippudo, Jack in the Box, Krispy Kreme, McAlister’s Deli, McDonald’s, Mellow Mushroom, North Italia, Original ChopShop...

Best of Menu Tracker: A look at some of the standout new menu items in 2023

Dec 22, 2023

Featuring innovation from Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Burger King, California Tortilla, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Chuck E. Cheese, Culver’s, Dog Haus, Emmy Squared, Fazoli’s, Fogo de Chão, Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria...

Dunkin’ to remove coconut milk from the menu at the end of the year

Dec 19, 2023

The chain will continue to offer almond milk and oat milk

Coffee is growing — and so are these 10 emerging chains

Dec 18, 2023

From Florida to New York to Oregon, buzz-worthy coffee concepts are revving up.