Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages as it leans into health and wellness
Starbucks' Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks.Courtesy: StarbucksStarbucks will expand its test of coconut water beverages to hundreds of...
Restaurants
From sweet treats to protein boosts, chains are banking on beverages to drive sales
If it feels like there are a lot of new drinks on restaurant menus, it's because there are.Driven by younger...
Cava, Chipotle and other fast-casual restaurant chains are finally hit by consumer slowdown
Cava stock tumbled 16% in afternoon trading on Wednesday, making it the latest fast-casual chain to feel Wall Street's wrath...
Mediterranean chain Cava lowers forecast after disappointing same-store sales growth
Customers arrive at a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersCava on Tuesday lowered...
From Starbucks to Smoothie King, restaurants seek to cash in on consumers' protein frenzy
Starbucks Protein DrinkCourtesy: StarbucksRestaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for...
Sweetgreen shares drop 25% after salad chain cuts outlook for the second time in two quarters
People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan.Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesSweetgreen shares dropped more than...
Restaurant Brands earnings miss estimates, but international division shines
A Burger King restaurant with the slogan ''Flame Grilling Since 1954'' is seen in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025....
Craveworthy Brands becomes managing partner of Gregorys Coffee
Gregorys Coffee was founded in 2006 and has more than 50 locations.Source: Gregorys CoffeeCraveworthy Brands is now investor and managing...
McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
A corporate logo for McDonald's hangs above the door of a restaurant on Broadway in New York City on June...
Yum Brands is cooking up more than fast food. It's preparing the industry's next CEOs
Customers walk out of a Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurant during lunchtime in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian |...
Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC struggle in the U.S.
Yum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts' expectations as Pizza Hut and KFC reported U.S. same-store sales...
The AI 'algorithmic audit' could be coming to hotel room checkout
Artificial intelligence can lead to surprises in all sorts of places where a bill once would have been considered settled....
Restaurants are adding dozens of new spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners
Chipotle Mexican Grill's new Adobo Ranch dipSource: Chipotle Mexican GrillRestaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits...
Wall Street sees Starbucks comeback taking hold, even after another lackluster quarter
Customers enter a Starbucks coffee shop in New York, US, on Monday, July 28, 2025. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg...
DOJ drops charges against Fat Brands, chair Andy Wiederhorn
Andy Wiederhorn, former Fatburger CEO.CNBCThe Justice Department is dropping its case against Fat Brands and its chair Andy Wiederhorn.In May...
Starbucks leans into hospitality push to try to reverse sales slump
As companies lean into value offerings and buzzy beverages to lure price-sensitive consumers, Starbucks is doubling down on its plans...
Starbucks same-store sales fall for sixth straight quarter
Consumers walk in front of a Starbucks coffee shop in Galeria Krakowska shopping mall in central Krakow, Poland, on July...
McDonald's to test CosMc's-inspired drinks at more than 500 restaurants
Something Bold (and Delicious) is Brewing at McDonald’s: A First Sip into the Future of BeveragesCourtesy: McDonald'sMcDonald's said Thursday it...
Chipotle stock tumbles after chain cuts same-store sales forecast
A Chipotle restaurant in San Francisco on Jan. 31, 2025.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesChipotle Mexican Grill on...
McDonald's revamped Snack Wraps are winning over customers
Wayne Kuhl, a McDonald's chef, shows the spicy and ranch Snack Wrap after he finished wrapping at the McDonald's Headquarters...
