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PJ's Coffee to open near original Maple Street location | Fast Casual
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (243+ words) New Orleans-based PJ's Coffee plans to open at 7700 Maple St. , New Orleans, down the street from the site of its original location, which debuted nearly 50 years ago. The 1, 700-square-foot cafe, which previously housed a Starbucks, is undergoing a full interior…...
Ziggi's Coffee launches protein menu following consumer survey findings
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (176+ words) Ziggi's Coffee has introduced a permanent protein menu in response to growing consumer demand for functional beverages, according to findings from a national survey commissioned by the company. The survey of 600 consumers found that: "These insights show a clear gap…...
Caribou Coffee rolls out value menu amid industrywide affordability push
1+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) Caribou Coffee is preparing to launch its Everyday Value Menu across all locations on May 8, offering a selection of coffee and food items priced as low as $2. The move comes as specialty coffee chains and breakfast brands are relying on…...
Gregorys Coffee partners with Craveworthy to perk interest in franchises
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (181+ words) fastcasual. com Gregorys Coffee partners with Craveworthy to perk interest in franchises Gregorys Coffee has joined forces with Craveworthy Brands, the parent company of Shaquille O'Neal-founded Big Chicken, Bd's Mongolian Grill and 16 other concepts, to promote franchise opportunities for its…...
Ziggi's Coffee pours it on with Spicer, Hamm hires
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (152+ words) Ziggi's Coffee, headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, has hired restaurant veterans Darren Spicer and Betsy Hamm to help fuel the brand's ongoing expansion. Spicer and Hamm will work with Ziggi's leadership team to provide strategic insight and operational guidance as the…...
7 Brew coming to Arkansas Walmarts
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (246+ words) 7 Brew, a drive-thru beverage chain, is entering the retail market with a line of ready-to-drink canned coffees launching in Walmart stores across Arkansas. The rollout, scheduled to begin March 14, features three flavored espresso drinks inspired by the brand's most popular…...
Starbucks launches tiered loyalty program to boost engagement
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (314+ words) Starbucks Coffee Company launched a reimagined loyalty program on Tuesday, introducing a three-tiered structure designed to increase personalized value for its 35. 5 million active U. S. members. The updated Starbucks Rewards program moves away from a flat earning model to a system categorized…...
Coffee margins under pressure: Menu prices up 3. 4%
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (232+ words) Restaurant operators continued to adjust caffeine margins in late 2025, with coffee prices outrunning other menu categories in year-over-year growth, according to the latest Toast Menu Price Monitor. The December 2025 data indicates that the median price for a regular cup of…...
Smoothie King, Tropical Smoothie Cafe join the 'proteinization' of the fast casual industry
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (423+ words) Both beverage brands join Starbucks, Nekter Juice Bar and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in the focus on protein January 7, 2026 by Cherryh Cansler " Editor, Fast Casual. com If the first week of 2026 has taught us anything, it's that the "proteinization…...
The 'proteinization' of the fast casual industry: Starbucks, Nekter, Coffee Bean & Tea bulk up winter menus
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (976+ words) While the "New Year, New Me" resolution season often focuses on restriction, smart brands are leaning into satiety and muscle recovery to drive traffic. January 6, 2026 by Cherryh Cansler " Editor, Fast Casual. com The new year is ushering in a heavy-hitting…...