Beverage Article Archive

Lola Beans, the fast-growing dual drive-thru beverage concept known for handcrafted coffee, energy drinks, teas, lemonades and its signature Lola Colas (infused sodas), has signed a five-unit development agreement to enter the Miami market. The deal marks another major step in the brand’s expansion, coming just one week after Lola Beans announced a six-unit development agreement for Delaware. The new franchisees, […]

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, the mobile coffee franchise bringing premium beverage experiences directly to local communities, is embracing fall with the launch of its new limited-time seasonal menu. Featuring rich Pumpkin Pie and sweet Spiced Apple Chai-der, the seasonal drinks will be available at participating trucks nationwide from September through October. Built to serve events from […]

Natalie’s Juices, part of Perricone Farms, and Biscuit Belly, the fast-casual Southern breakfast and brunch concept known for its scratch-made biscuits and over-the-top biscuit sandwiches, announced a new fall drink collaboration. Beginning September 4 and running through November 8, 2026, all Biscuit Belly locations will feature the Piña Picante, a spicy pineapple margarita crafted with Natalie’s fresh, […]

Luckin Coffee, the global coffee brand known for its tech-forward approach and innovative, trend-driven menu, will launch its new limited-time fall beverage on Sept. 21: the Pumpkin Pie Latte (available iced or hot). The drink is available now at Luckin Coffee locations across New York City. The new offering builds on Luckin Coffee’s line of beverages while welcoming the arrival of the fall season with cozy, spiced flavor. Launching just ahead of the First Day […]

Dutch Bros Coffee, one of the nation’s fastest-growing specialty beverage brands, is celebrating the college football season with its newest campaign, “Gameday Energy. Everyday.” Featuring some of college football’s top athletes, Dutch Bros is celebrating the relentless energy, preparation and mindset it takes to compete at the highest level while highlighting how Dutch Bros fuels […]

Coffee Project New York announces the opening of its newest outpost on the Upper East Side. Located at 1219 1st Avenue (at 66th Street), the store joins the brand’s growing portfolio of eight locations across Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn. Founded in 2015 as a passion project by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh, Coffee Project New […]

On September 9, JOE & THE JUICE is rolling out a new menu and a global campaign to own the morning. The chain is refreshing and expanding its morning line-up – coffee, functional smoothies and shots, bowls, plus a new hot breakfast menu featuring eggs – bringing it together for the first time as one […]

Swig, the Home of the Original Dirty Soda and category-creating beverage brand, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Denver Day Makers LLC to bring the brand to South Denver. The 11-unit deal will mark Swig’s entry into Denver, introducing the highly customizable drink experience to the area. The first location is expected to open […]

Luckin Coffee, the global coffee brand known for its tech-forward approach and trend-driven beverage innovation, today announces the opening of its newest New York City location at 180 Varick Street in Manhattan. Located at the intersection of SoHo, Hudson Square and Greenwich Village, the new store brings Luckin Coffee’s convenient, elevated coffee experience to one […]

Twosome Place, South Korea’s leading premium café brand, announced its official entry into the U.S. with plans to open its first location in Alexandria, Virginia. The opening marks the next chapter in Twosome Place’s 25-year history and the first step in a broader U.S. growth strategy. Since opening its first café in Seoul in 2002, […]

HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, announces the grand opening of its new location in Presidio on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Located at 316B Jose Rodriguez Street, Presidio, TX 79845 the new store is owned and operated by franchise owners Ismael, Florentina, Rosa and Ariel Lara (the Lara Family) in partnership with PresiTeaO, LLC. HTeaO offers a […]

CC’s Coffee House, the beloved Louisiana-born coffee house concept, has appointed Bailey Richard as its new Director of Marketing, strengthening the brand’s leadership team as CC’s continues to evolve its positioning, menu and growth strategy to reach new guests and new markets. Richard brings more than 10 years of restaurant industry experience spanning operations, branding, […]

Segafredo, a global authority in authentic Italian espresso and part of the Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA (MZB-USA) portfolio, today announced the official launch of Segafredo Cold Espresso. Arriving ahead of high-volume autumn and holiday seasons, this new product gives restaurant operators, beverage directors, mixologists, and culinary teams an immediate, profitable solution to the operational bottlenecks […]

Potbelly, the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, is dipping into the rich, buttery flavor of a classic confection with the introduction of its new English Toffee Shake. Available for a limited time beginning Monday, August 31, the shake blends hand-dipped vanilla ice cream with buttery toffee flavor for a craveable twist on a longtime favorite.  “Some […]

Dunn Brothers Coffee, the Minneapolis-based coffee company known for roasting globally sourced coffee beans in small batches in-store daily, is entering college life and is now the official coffee partner at the University of St. Thomas with four new locations. Starting this fall, both Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses will feature Dunn Brother Coffee for […]

September is shaping up to be another big reason to grab a cup at PJ’s Coffee. The New Orleans-born brand is inviting guests to celebrate their love of coffee while getting a taste of the city where it began through a lineup of coffee offers, app-exclusive deals and an opportunity to go on an unforgettable adventure […]

MilkShake Factory, the neighborhood dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and small-batch, premium chocolates, is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Milton location on Saturday, September 12, 2026. To celebrate, guests are invited to enjoy buy one, get one free milkshakes all day long on Saturday, September 12. Located in the heart of Milton’s Crabapple […]

Nearly two decades after joining Beyond Juicery + Eatery as an entry-level employee, Senior Director of Brand and Product Innovation Elliott Disner took the next step in his career by becoming the brand’s newest franchise owner. He plans to open his first location this fall at 8870 Atlantic Ave. in West Delray Beach, Florida. Disner’s transition from […]