Beverage Trends

From cocktails to housemade sodas to nitro cold brewed coffee, get an in-depth look at beverages trending in foodservice.

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NRN editors discuss the latest restaurant beverage trend, and what’s going on behind the scenes at Panera Bread

Mar 08, 2024

On this week’s episode of Extra Serving, a podcast by Nation’s Restaurant News, managing editor Leigh Anne Zinsmeister, editor-in-chief Sam Oches, and senior food and beverage editor Bret Thorn talk about the latest drink trend sweeping the nation...

Why ‘dirty sodas’ are so popular right now

Mar 05, 2024

One of the hottest beverage trends at the moment originated in Utah and spread with the help of social media...

Dirty sodas appeal to young experimental restaurant consumers

Mar 01, 2024

The trend started in Utah, went viral, and is now going national as interest in nonalcoholic beverages surges.

Making the most of Dry January

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...

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