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January 25, 2012
Operators cater to winter iced-coffee cravings
Survey: More Americans drinking iced coffee during cold months
September 12, 2011
Sinking drinks
Over the last five years, servings of beverages — excluding tap water — have declined 5 percent, according to data from The NPD Group.
June 27, 2011
Chains aim for summer sales with frozen drinks and treats
Restaurant chains are taking advantage of warmer temperatures to offer sales-building, ice-cold drinks.
January 27, 2011
Hard Rock taps coconut water for healthful drinks
Cindy Busi, worldwide beverage director for Hard Rock Cafes, talks about the recent introduction of coconut water and coconut water drinks.
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Beverage boom
Chains flood market with sales-boosting smoothies, teas and juices
January 21, 2011
NRN 50: Sipping on success
Alcoholic beverages increase sales, help distinguish concepts
January 18, 2011
Starbucks to roll out larger 'Trenta' size
New 31-ounce size offered for select iced drinks
November 17, 2010
Restaurants kick off holiday season with LTOs
Seasonal offers showcase cupcakes, peppermint and gingerbread
October 6, 2010
Custom drinks, local beer among top drink trends
Menu Trends & Directions kicks off with presentations on F&B trends
September 19, 2010
Analysts, operators optimistic about post-recession beverage sales
According to The NPD Group, seven of 15 beverage categories recorded growth in the quarter ended in June
August 23, 2010
Spirits rising: Chains adopt artisanal flair to conjure up stronger bar sales
Legal Sea Foods, the 31-unit casual-dining chain, has tapped a top mixologist to help upgrade the restaurants’ bar operations. The 200-unit P.F. Chang’s is employing back-of-the-house staffers to juice ginger and purée hibiscus for its progressively more adventurous drinks menu.
August 11, 2010
Servers a powerful tool in selling beverages
Study finds many diners influenced by server drink suggestions
July 16, 2010
Quenching the thirst for summer sales
Chains build LTOs around flavored teas and coffees and frozen drinks.
April 20, 2010
NRN Featured Cocktail: Tiramisu
The Tiramisu, a cocktail version of the classis Italian dessert, is newly available at...
December 8, 2009
Caribou Coffee launches first TV commercial
MINNEAPOLIS To commemorate the debut of a premium line of mocha and hot chocolate drinks,...
November 24, 2009
Dunkin' offers $1.99 lattes for holidays
CANTON Mass. For the holidays, Dunkin' Donuts is offering small hot lattes for $1.99 each...
November 10, 2009
Coffee chains unveil holiday promotions
LOS ANGELES With the holidays just around the corner, several coffeehouse chains are brewing up...
October 11, 2009
Wolfgang Puck debuts retail iced coffee
LOS ANGELES Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck is adding to his line of retail food...
July 15, 2009
Dunkin' adds Frozen Cappuccino to drink menu
CANTON Mass. Dunkin’ Donuts this week introduced a Frozen Cappuccino, the chain's first new frozen...
June 16, 2009
Mimi’s Cafe launches revamped beverage menu
IRVINE Calif. Looking to boost bar sales, the Mimi’s Cafe chain on Wednesday launched a...
April 21, 2009
NRN Featured Beverage: Sweet Cream Latte
Earlier this month, Cold Stone Creamery announced a new line of iced and blended coffee...
January 25, 2009
Perk up beverage sales
Fueled by growing interest in specialty coffees and teas, restaurant chains are brewing up a...
January 4, 2009
Operators acquiring a taste for beverage management technology
Eager to plug leaks in their beverage cost and rein in bar inventory in an...
December 21, 2008
2008 The Year in Review: Beverage trends
THE COFFEE WARS BREWED ON as quick-service chains sought to expand their menus with high-margin...
October 5, 2008
NPD: Guests cutting back on soda, filling up on teas, coffee
Americans can’t always agree on what they want, but these days they seem to agree...
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