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CosMc’s expands its Texas footprint, launches churro lineup CosMc’s expands its Texas footprint, launches churro lineup

The new Allen, Texas, location is one of two smaller-format units planned this year

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Feb 13, 2025

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NASCAR Chili's Justin Haley Spire Motorsports No. 7

Chili’s renews Spire partnership for NASCAR race season Chili’s renews Spire partnership for NASCAR race season

Feb 11, 2025

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The boxers in Sonic Drive-In's new "Thirst Trap" clothing line

Sonic Drive-In launches ‘Thirst Trap’ clothing line in the run up to Valentine’s Day Sonic Drive-In launches ‘Thirst Trap’ clothing line in the run up to Valentine’s Day

Feb 7, 2025

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Jeremy Strong plays himself in a vat of coffee beans in a Dunkin' commercial that aired during the Grammy Awards

Marketing & Branding

Ben Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaign Ben Affleck returns as a member of the DunKings in Dunkin’s latest ad campaign

Feb 5, 2025

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Domino's Pizza Yellow Tail wine

Marketing & Branding

Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership Domino’s joins the pizza wine trend with new Yellow Tail partnership

byJoanna Fantozzi

Jan 30, 2025

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CosMc’s exterior

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McDonald’s will focus on smaller formats to grow its CosMc’s concept McDonald’s will focus on smaller formats to grow its CosMc’s concept

Jan 10, 2025

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R House Smoky Mango Margarita

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Mocktails go premium, and customers are willing to pay

Mocktails go premium, and customers are willing to pay

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

A bar with alcohol

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How the surgeon general’s alcohol advisory could impact restaurant sales

How the surgeon general’s alcohol advisory could impact restaurant sales

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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14 food & beverage trends to look back on from 2024

14 food & beverage trends to look back on from 2024

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Scooter's Coffee Candy Land drinks and promotional image

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Scooter’s partners with Candy Land for Instagram promotion

Scooter’s partners with Candy Land for Instagram promotion

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

A Red Lobster restaurant

Red Lobster revamps menu with seven new items and the return of hushpuppies and popcorn shrimp

Red Lobster revamps menu with seven new items and the return of hushpuppies and popcorn shrimp

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Boatwright

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Scott Boatwright named Chipotle’s permanent CEO

Scott Boatwright named Chipotle’s permanent CEO

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

A Starbucks barista holding a cup

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Starbucks will no longer charge extra for non-dairy milks

Starbucks will no longer charge extra for non-dairy milks

byJoanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

Wicked Starbucks Elphaba's Cold Brew and Glinda's Pink Potion

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Starbucks introduces new Wicked beverages and merch in Universal Pictures collab

Starbucks introduces new Wicked beverages and merch in Universal Pictures collab

byAlly MacConchie

Hibiscus tea

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Hibiscus, the colorful flowering plant with health benefits

Hibiscus, the colorful flowering plant with health benefits

byNRN staff, Datassential

Paloma

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The Paloma, where tequila and grapefruit meet

The Paloma, where tequila and grapefruit meet

byDatassential, NRN staff

Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai Tea Latte Lifestyle

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Apple-flavored beverages steal the fall spotlight

Apple-flavored beverages steal the fall spotlight

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Non alcoholic mojitos

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Non-alcoholic spirits, an option for those who don’t drink — and those who do

Non-alcoholic spirits, an option for those who don’t drink — and those who do

byNRN staff, Datassential

Bramble cocktail

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The Bramble, a blackberry-gin cocktail

The Bramble, a blackberry-gin cocktail

byNRN staff, Datassential

Boba

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Boba: the chewy and bursting balls in cold beverages

Boba: the chewy and bursting balls in cold beverages

byNRN staff, Datassential

orange wine

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Orange wine, a glimpse into ancient viniculture

Orange wine, a glimpse into ancient viniculture

byNRN staff, Datassential

bar louie whole latta latte

Bar Louie is partnering with Illy Caffè in new espresso program

Bar Louie is partnering with Illy Caffè in new espresso program

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Menu Tracker: New items from Jimmy John’s, Long John Silver’s, and Tim Hortons

Menu Tracker: New items from Jimmy John’s, Long John Silver’s, and Tim Hortons

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

Chipotle launches new beverages

Chipotle launches new beverages, including aluminum bottled water

Chipotle launches new beverages, including aluminum bottled water

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

Greywind Dinner

Hop water, matcha, and prix-fixe menus

Hop water, matcha, and prix-fixe menus

byBret Thorn, Patricia Cobe

Bloody Maria with stuff

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The Bloody Maria, a brunch cocktail with a Mexican accent

The Bloody Maria, a brunch cocktail with a Mexican accent

byNRN staff, Datassential

Snooze AM Eatery Juicery

Snooze an A.M. Eatery expands beverage line with Juicery offering

Snooze an A.M. Eatery expands beverage line with Juicery offering

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

sonic flavorista favorites

Sonic Drive-In to roll out curated beverage lineup

Sonic Drive-In to roll out curated beverage lineup

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

New menu items from KFC, Wendy's, Shake Shack, Papa Johns

Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Papa Johns, and Wendy’s

Menu Tracker: New items from KFC, Papa Johns, and Wendy’s

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

KFC drinks

KFC is testing new beverages, chicken quesadillas

KFC is testing new beverages, chicken quesadillas

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Taco Bell limonada freeze

Taco Bell’s beverage innovation continues with Limonada Freeze

Taco Bell’s beverage innovation continues with Limonada Freeze

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

Top 500 Restaurants

Beverage concepts boom as budget-minded customers look to indulge

Beverage concepts boom as budget-minded customers look to indulge

byBret Thorn, Senior Food Editor

aviation cocktail fow

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A revived classic cocktail, the Aviation

A revived classic cocktail, the Aviation

byNRN staff, Datassential

lassi flavor of the week

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Lassi, the yogurt drink from India

Lassi, the yogurt drink from India

byNRN staff, Datassential

Gong cha group Credit Jayna Kropas

Beverage Trends

Non-alcoholic spirits and boba emerge as major beverage trends

Non-alcoholic spirits and boba emerge as major beverage trends

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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