Caribou Coffee, the Minneapolis-based specialty beverage concept, is doubling down on its investment in franchisees with a technology revamp. The brand turned to FranConnect for an innovative, high-tech franchise management solution that connects corporate employees to Caribou’s vast franchise network spanning more than 40 states and nine countries outside the U.S. “We have a very […]
Caribou Coffee announces the launch of its new loyalty program, Caribou Perks, created to enhance the overall guest experience at Caribou coffeehouses nationwide and reward the brand's passionate fans. Through this program, Caribou guests will be able to enjoy their favorite Caribou menu items and earn perks along the way. Rewards can be everyday items, […]
Step into the former Caribou Coffee unit in Olde Raleigh, North Carolina, and you’ll catch a whiff of something unexpected: the scent of fresh-baked bagels and muffins. That’s because the Duraleigh Road location is now home to a Caribou and a Bruegger’s in one cobranded space. While the two brands have long shared history—the first […]
Caribou Coffee and Bruegger’s Bagels have developed new co-branded locations to bring the best of both brands with greater convenience to Minnesota and soon-to-be national guests. On November 15, the companies will open two stores in the Twin Cities, allowing guests to enjoy the highest quality coffees along with fresh-baked bagels and more, all in […]
In most cases, being two-faced isn’t seen in a positive light. But Joh. A. Benckiser, parent company of coffee brands Caribou Coffee and Peet’s Coffee & Tea, is hoping its latest announcement—and its decision to play both sides of the coin—is an exception. The company announced that it would close 80 underperforming Caribou units this […]
Caribou Coffee Company Inc. announced that it is joining forces with Project 7 and its fans this April to make a difference around the world. As the first major U.S. coffeehouse to source all coffees and espresso from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms, Caribou Coffee is equally committed to operating practices that promote sustainability and environmental […]
Caribou Coffee Company, the second-largest company-operated premium coffeehouse retailer in the United States, announced it will be expanding its retail and commercial footprint in the Chicago area by teaming up with Jewel-Osco, the city's market-leading grocery chain. To kick-off this partnership, Caribou Coffee opened its first retail location within Jewel-Osco's Barrington store last week, with […]
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. announced that Leigh Anne Snider is joining the company as its senior vice president of retail operations. Effective July 9, 2012, Snider will work closely with company CEO Mike Tattersfield to drive Caribou's overall domestic day-to-day operating activities, including building consistent procedures to deliver outstanding guest experiences, driving revenue, and effectively […]
Caribou Coffee Company, Inc. announced the latest addition to its Washington, D.C. area family: a new coffeehouse located in Vienna, Virginia, in Fairfax County. With this opening, Caribou Coffee will introduce its distinctive beverages and warm and inviting coffeehouse environment to the Vienna area for the first time. Caribou Coffee's Vienna coffeehouse, which is located […]
Caribou Coffee closed 2011 on a high note, announcing that the company had achieved its goal of sourcing 100 percent of its coffee and espresso from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. The Minneapolis-based company is the first major U.S. coffee brand to reach that mark. Alfredo Martel, senior vice president of marketing and product management for […]
Caribou Coffee today announced the launch of two new coffees, carefully crafted to bring coffee drinkers the broadest spectrum of flavors available to match their personal tastes. Starlight and Eclipse round out Caribou's full lineup of flavor profiles, and are the first permanent additions to its retail coffeehouse portfolio since the launch of Lakeshore and […]
OpenDNS today announced Caribou Coffee Company has deployed OpenDNS Enterprise to secure the free public Wi-Fi it offers at more than 400 locations. Caribou Coffee, which has rapidly grown to become the nation’s second largest coffeehouse chain, is using OpenDNS to protect both customers and its network from Internet threats. Caribou Coffee’s team knew that […]
Caribou Coffee announced that the company is initiating a wave of new store openings and existing store revamps within the Chicago market, part of a larger campaign to reintroduce the brand to residents with a customized, Chicago-centric look and feel. “Caribou Coffee isn’t your typical coffeehouse,” says Mike Tattersfield, CEO of Caribou Coffee. “We are […]
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries has finalized three new master franchise deals with experienced developers for 100 new restaurants across Northern New Jersey, Alabama, Indiana, and Kentucky. The three new development agents will open a mix of franchised and sub-franchised restaurants in their respective territories. The deals are the latest in a series of large, […]
Caribou Coffee, the nation’s second-largest coffeehouse chain, is now providing their guests meal options for lunch with the launch of its new Grown-up Grilled Cheese sandwiches.
Full of flavor and unexpected premium ingredients, Caribou’s Grown-up Grilled Cheese sandwiches are made with fixings such as smoked Gouda, grilled chicken breast, caramelized onion, and arugula pesto, for a modern twist on a classic. Guests can order any of the four varieties fresh from the oven: Three Cheese Classic, Gouda Turkey Pesto, Aged Cheddar Roast, and Italian Chicken Melt.
Caribou Coffee announced today its partnership with CROSSMARK, a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, to assist Caribou with the expansion of its packaged coffee business. "Growing our CPG business remains a top priority, as we continue on our path to becoming a leading, multi-channel coffee company,” says […]
As part of Caribou’s Happy Everyday sustainability program, guests can receive 50 cents off any drink, any size, any day, when using reusable drinkware. For an extra special perk, the nation’s second-largest coffeehouse chain is offering a free cup of coffee to guests who bring in reusable drinkware on Earth Day, April 22. These efforts […]
Caribou Coffee, the nation’s second largest coffeehouse chain, is offering guests a newly expanded line of beverages with 40 percent fewer calories. Caribou’s new Northern Lite beverages include mochas, lattes, tea lattes, and blended drinks and are available at all Caribou Coffee locations beginning April 11. The new beverage lineup includes Caribou’s first ever […]
Caribou Coffee is unveiling coffee cups featuring the winning phrases of a consumer-generated contest to find out what its customers “stay awake for.” The company’s “Make the Cup” contest, which launched in August 2010, invited customers to submit phrases and images of what inspires them, with the chance of having their winning phrase featured on […]
