Beverage Article Archive

Starting this December, HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, is bringing the spirit of giving with an incredible deal, Best Tea Tuesday, that’s perfect for sharing with a bestie, or for treating yourself! Every Tuesday in December (3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st), enjoy 2 cups of tea in any size for just $5! To add to the holiday cheer, HTeaO […]

This holiday season, Peet’s Coffee invites customers to embrace the warmth and nostalgia of meaningful connections with “Postcards from Peet’s.” Beginning at noon on December 5, visitors to Peet’s coffeebars can enjoy a complimentary festive mocktail from the holiday Bar Menu –Sparkling Tiger’s Eye, The Bestie, or The Derby – and receive a limited-edition holiday postcard designed […]

The holidays are in full sip at Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard as the largest Italian Ice concept in the world unwraps a festive lineup. This season, Rita’s debuts its brand-new Peppermint Cold Brew Frozen Coffee and brings back its fan-favorite Peppermint Milkshake, both topped with whipped cream and a Crushed Peppermint Topping. These indulgent treats are your ticket to […]

Buddy’s bar-b-q, an iconic staple of East Tennessee’s dining scene, is introduing their newest limited-time menu item, the Wintermint Shake. Making an appearance on their menu this December and January, this minty fresh winter treat is the perfect way for guests to sweeten the season. Buddy’s Wintermint Shake starts with a base of vanilla ice […]

As the holiday season approaches, Biscuit Belly, a Kentucky based “craft casual” brunch restaurant serving up warm hospitality and chef-driven gourmet biscuit breakfast sandwiches, is bringing a little extra warmth and cheer this holiday season with its cozy lineup of winter limited-time offers. From November 12 to December 31, Biscuit Belly’s new seasonal menu is designed to capture […]

Pure Green, the fastest-growing wellness-based juice bar franchise, is excited to announce a new smoothie in collaboration with POM Wonderful, the number-one-selling 100-percent pomegranate juice in North America: The POM Glow Smoothie. Debuting on November 1 to coincide with the start of National Pomegranate Month, the limited-time collaboration offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, combining the bold, […]

HTeaO, the nation’s premier iced tea franchise, announces the success of its third annual Round-Up campaign, which raised an impressive $118,879.72 throughout October to benefit the Ryan Palmer Foundation Breast Cancer Initiative. The initiative, active across all HTeaO locations from October 1-31, encouraged customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100% of contributions funding Hope […]

Juice It Up!, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted smoothie, raw juice, acai and superfruit bowl chains, is continuing to expand to new markets following a recent development deal that will bring the popular brand to Yukon, Oklahoma. The agreement was signed by franchisees Dirk and Jessie Flejter of Sip of Sunshine, LLC. As demand […]

Swig’s 5th annual Save The Cups campaign, which raises money for breast cancer patients, smashed its 2024 goal to raise $300,000 in one month. This October, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda raised more than $364,000, bringing Save The Cups’ five-year total to over $1 million. Save The Cups is not just another give-back campaign — it’s a […]

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, today announces the appointment of Jyoti Lynch as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Jyoti started in late October, and in this role, she will lead the brand’s technology strategy, ensuring that innovation continues to enhance Smoothie […]

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its premium sourcing of Hawaiian coffees and unforgettable cafés, announces a new signed agreement that will bring a nontraditional location to the greater Kenosha market in Q2 2025. Bad Ass Coffee is set to become the flagship concept in a 19,000-square-foot travel plaza at County Highway E, […]

PJ’s Coffee, the renowned coffee franchise from New Orleans, is making a strategic push into the Maryland market with the opening of three new locations in Laurel, Salisbury and Columbia. This expansion comes on the heels of the successful launch of its Camp Springs store, the fourth PJ’s in the area, signaling the brand’s continued […]

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 2608 S Main St. beginning early 2025. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the drive-thru’s offerings, including specialty-grade coffee, real-fruit smoothies, whole-leaf teas, and hot breakfast items to-go. Local owners of the new The Human Bean location, […]

Smoothie King, the world’s largest smoothie brand and the first health and fitness fast casual brand of its kind, announced the grand opening of its 1,200th domestic store in Roanoke, Texas. This historic event highlights the brand’s continued growth and solidifies Smoothie King’s commitment to bringing nutritious, delicious smoothies to more communities nationwide.  The new Roanoke […]

Gong cha, the world’s premier bubble tea brand with more than 230 locations throughout 21 states as well as Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico in the U.S., and nearly 2,200 stores in 28 international markets, is celebrating the season with the launch of its Red Velvet drink series, and also bringing back its popular Gingerbread […]

Scooter’s Coffee, LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise experiencing record-breaking growth, announces plans to open 11 additional world-class coffee kiosks – the result of new franchise agreements signed in October.   The new signings are the latest boost to the Scooter’s Coffee network of more than 800 stores in 30 states as the brand strives to […]