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[View All Articles | View Complete Coffee Trends Coverage]Drive-through a draw for coffee shop; Vic's opens more locations
The recession isn't keeping a homegrown coffee chain from fueling more people in Boulder County. A Vic's coffee shop is scheduled to open Friday at 4770 Table Mesa Drive, a location that previously was home to a McDonald's fast-food restaurant. The newest Vic's -- the sixth in the area -- will arrive just two weeks after operator Rob Quesenberry opened a Vic's coffeehouse off Nelson and Airport roads in Longmont.
The recession isn't keeping a homegrown coffee chain from fueling more people in Boulder County. A Vic's coffee shop is scheduled to open Friday at 4770 Table Mesa Drive, a location that previously was home to a McDonald's fast-food restaurant. The newest Vic's -- the sixth in the area -- will arrive just two weeks after operator Rob Quesenberry opened a Vic's coffeehouse off Nelson and Airport roads in Longmont.
Coffee stocks are piping hot these days; Some shares are up over 4,000% this year
Looks like coffee is starting to perk up on Wall Street. While the broad market is struggling to hold its recent gains, shares of five of the largest publicly traded coffee companies are on a high boil.
Looks like coffee is starting to perk up on Wall Street. While the broad market is struggling to hold its recent gains, shares of five of the largest publicly traded coffee companies are on a high boil.
Baskin-Robbins Hosts Indianapolis Franchising Seminar on June 30, 2009
- Seeks franchisees to develop more than 45 new stores in the region - CANTON, Mass., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite ice cream shop, is hosting a seminar in Indianapolis on June 30, 2009 to share information about franchising opportunities in the metropolitan area. Baskin-Robbins is seeking regional franchisees to develop more than 45 new stores in Indianapolis and the surrounding counties of Marion, Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Hancock, Hamilton, and Boone, among others. The Baskin-Robbins seminar will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn at 10 East Market Street from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on June 30th. Included in the discussion will be the brand's new store design, new logo, marketing, training and site selection. To register for the event and learn more, please contact Dwayne Greer at 615-545-7766 or dwayne.greer@dunkinbrands.com.
- Seeks franchisees to develop more than 45 new stores in the region - CANTON, Mass., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Baskin-Robbins, America's favorite ice cream shop, is hosting a seminar in Indianapolis on June 30, 2009 to share information about franchising opportunities in the metropolitan area. Baskin-Robbins is seeking regional franchisees to develop more than 45 new stores in Indianapolis and the surrounding counties of Marion, Hendricks, Morgan, Johnson, Shelby, Hancock, Hamilton, and Boone, among others. The Baskin-Robbins seminar will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn at 10 East Market Street from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on June 30th. Included in the discussion will be the brand's new store design, new logo, marketing, training and site selection. To register for the event and learn more, please contact Dwayne Greer at 615-545-7766 or dwayne.greer@dunkinbrands.com.
FRO-YO SPOONING UP PROFITS IN SWEET COMEBACK
From plain tart to lychee and mochi balls to fresh mangoes, millions of people are mixing frozen yogurt flavors and topping them every day as part of a frozen-yogurt frenzy sweeping the nation. The craze is especially intense in Temecula, where about 10 fro-yo shops have opened in the past 15 months, including four within less than a mile of each other near The Promenade Mall. "Every day I hear of a new (frozen-yogurt shop) opening up. Because of the economic downturn, people are looking for something that is successful and simple to run," said Kimberly Calderon, the co-owner of the Yogurt Factory in Temecula. Fro-yo last had its heyday in the late 1980s to early 1990s during a time when an influx of yogurt shops opened. Some stores expanded their offerings and were able to remain in the marketplace - but most didn't make it.
From plain tart to lychee and mochi balls to fresh mangoes, millions of people are mixing frozen yogurt flavors and topping them every day as part of a frozen-yogurt frenzy sweeping the nation. The craze is especially intense in Temecula, where about 10 fro-yo shops have opened in the past 15 months, including four within less than a mile of each other near The Promenade Mall. "Every day I hear of a new (frozen-yogurt shop) opening up. Because of the economic downturn, people are looking for something that is successful and simple to run," said Kimberly Calderon, the co-owner of the Yogurt Factory in Temecula. Fro-yo last had its heyday in the late 1980s to early 1990s during a time when an influx of yogurt shops opened. Some stores expanded their offerings and were able to remain in the marketplace - but most didn't make it.
The Edge / Coffeehouse java and jingles; Midtown coffeehouse offers its special brew of espresso and music
Frank James' business has been one disaster - or disaster-themed coffee product - after another . James, the owner of The Edge Coffeehouse in Midtown, is inspired by Memphis' proximity to the New Madrid fault when naming his various java creations. He's got the Avalanche, the Seismic and the Faultline, along with the Shooting Star. "I always liked astrophysics and geophysics, and the way they meet and the effects," said James, 46.
Frank James' business has been one disaster - or disaster-themed coffee product - after another . James, the owner of The Edge Coffeehouse in Midtown, is inspired by Memphis' proximity to the New Madrid fault when naming his various java creations. He's got the Avalanche, the Seismic and the Faultline, along with the Shooting Star. "I always liked astrophysics and geophysics, and the way they meet and the effects," said James, 46.
Home Brew; It's The Latest Trend
We are cozying up to Mr. Coffee. Trying to save money in these lean times, more of us are brewing our java at home. Starbucks, the premium coffee shop chain, is feeling the effects, reporting a 77 percent drop in quarterly profits this spring.
We are cozying up to Mr. Coffee. Trying to save money in these lean times, more of us are brewing our java at home. Starbucks, the premium coffee shop chain, is feeling the effects, reporting a 77 percent drop in quarterly profits this spring.
Jack in the Box® Introduces Flavored Iced Teas
Once upon a time, drink choices at fast-food restaurants were limited to sodas and shakes. Well, those days are over. Today's consumers are looking for more than bubbles in their beverages, they want variety - like the new Flavored Iced Teas now available at Jack in the Box® restaurants.
Once upon a time, drink choices at fast-food restaurants were limited to sodas and shakes. Well, those days are over. Today's consumers are looking for more than bubbles in their beverages, they want variety - like the new Flavored Iced Teas now available at Jack in the Box® restaurants.
Green Mountain Coffee Brand Offers New Vending Solution for Single-Cup Brewing; Vended K-Cup Portion Packs And Keurig Brewers Transform Coffee Vending Experience
Single-cup brewing technology is changing the way people brew and enjoy their coffee. Now coffee lovers can get a great cup of coffee in an unexpected place: a vending machine. The Specialty Coffee Business Unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), is offering a new full-line vending machine designed for single-cup brewing in high-traffic commercial and manufacturing environments. The Green Mountain Coffee®branded vending machine dispenses K-Cup®portion packs and is used in conjunction with a Keurig®Single-Cup Brewer. The unit is designed for large venues that sell coffee and other beverages to employees or visitors. The new machine allows vending operators to meet the demand for high-quality coffee with an economical, low maintenance, easy-to-use, sanitary solution. Tully's Coffee®and Caribou Coffee®branded machines will be available later this summer.
Single-cup brewing technology is changing the way people brew and enjoy their coffee. Now coffee lovers can get a great cup of coffee in an unexpected place: a vending machine. The Specialty Coffee Business Unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), is offering a new full-line vending machine designed for single-cup brewing in high-traffic commercial and manufacturing environments. The Green Mountain Coffee®branded vending machine dispenses K-Cup®portion packs and is used in conjunction with a Keurig®Single-Cup Brewer. The unit is designed for large venues that sell coffee and other beverages to employees or visitors. The new machine allows vending operators to meet the demand for high-quality coffee with an economical, low maintenance, easy-to-use, sanitary solution. Tully's Coffee®and Caribou Coffee®branded machines will be available later this summer.
Starbucks Welcomes Summer with the Arrival of Iced Coffee Beverages; Iced Brewed Coffee Now Available for Less Than $2
With the heat of summer fast approaching, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) welcomes the season with the arrival of its refreshing classic cold coffee beverages. Flavors come alive when freshly brewed Starbucks Terraza Blend is served over ice, lightly sweetened and customized with or without milk. "Many of our customers enjoy coffee and espresso-based beverages over ice during the summer months," said Dub Hay, Starbucks senior vice president, Coffee & Tea. "Our unmatched coffee expertise provides a consistent, delicious cup of coffee - whether served hot or over ice. We're committed to offering customers the world's highest quality coffees available."
With the heat of summer fast approaching, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) welcomes the season with the arrival of its refreshing classic cold coffee beverages. Flavors come alive when freshly brewed Starbucks Terraza Blend is served over ice, lightly sweetened and customized with or without milk. "Many of our customers enjoy coffee and espresso-based beverages over ice during the summer months," said Dub Hay, Starbucks senior vice president, Coffee & Tea. "Our unmatched coffee expertise provides a consistent, delicious cup of coffee - whether served hot or over ice. We're committed to offering customers the world's highest quality coffees available."
Pouring it on thick in an overcaffeinated ad blitz
McDonald's -- never known for a delicate marketing touch -- is about to drop the mother of all campaigns on you, an everywhere-you-look, invade-your-dreams ad campaign in support of its McCafe specialty coffee drinks that will be not so much viral as bubonic. An estimated $100-million mega-buy across TV, Web, radio, print, outdoor and social media, the McCafe push beginning today will be, according to the company, its biggest "menu initiative" since it began serving breakfast in the 1970s. Personally, I'm diving for the nearest McBomb shelter.
McDonald's -- never known for a delicate marketing touch -- is about to drop the mother of all campaigns on you, an everywhere-you-look, invade-your-dreams ad campaign in support of its McCafe specialty coffee drinks that will be not so much viral as bubonic. An estimated $100-million mega-buy across TV, Web, radio, print, outdoor and social media, the McCafe push beginning today will be, according to the company, its biggest "menu initiative" since it began serving breakfast in the 1970s. Personally, I'm diving for the nearest McBomb shelter.
Something New is Brewing at McDonald's(R); Golden Arches(R) Introduce McCafe(R)
McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region, Inc., Debut Lattes, Cappuccinos and Mocha Coffee Beverages PHILADELPHIA, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful introduction of Premium Roast drip coffee in 2006, McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region, Inc., today announced its new line of espresso-based McCafe specialtybeverages including lattes, cappuccinos and mochas.
McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region, Inc., Debut Lattes, Cappuccinos and Mocha Coffee Beverages PHILADELPHIA, May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful introduction of Premium Roast drip coffee in 2006, McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region, Inc., today announced its new line of espresso-based McCafe specialtybeverages including lattes, cappuccinos and mochas.
STARBUCKS DROPS PRICES
The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores: This week, Starbucks Corp. is dropping prices on some items in some markets, while raising the prices on other items, Nation's Restaurant News reports. The strategy is to market the brand's value message even as the chain is struggling with slowing sales and increased competition.
The following information was released by the National Association of Convenience Stores: This week, Starbucks Corp. is dropping prices on some items in some markets, while raising the prices on other items, Nation's Restaurant News reports. The strategy is to market the brand's value message even as the chain is struggling with slowing sales and increased competition.
Starbucks Appoints New Director for Austria, Switzerland
Frank Wubben, 40, has been appointed managing director of the Austrian and Swiss business of US coffee shop chain Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), the firm said on April 6, 2009. Wubben, who succeeds Kris Engskov, will manage the Starbucks business from Volketswil near Zurich. He will be responsible for the strategic planning, the growth and the management of the company in the two countries. Wubben worked as general manager at Delifrance Schweiz AG until the end of 2008. Starbucks has 12 outlets in Austria, with 160 employees, while it runs 44 outlets, with 540 employees, in Switzerland. www.starbucks.com
Frank Wubben, 40, has been appointed managing director of the Austrian and Swiss business of US coffee shop chain Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), the firm said on April 6, 2009. Wubben, who succeeds Kris Engskov, will manage the Starbucks business from Volketswil near Zurich. He will be responsible for the strategic planning, the growth and the management of the company in the two countries. Wubben worked as general manager at Delifrance Schweiz AG until the end of 2008. Starbucks has 12 outlets in Austria, with 160 employees, while it runs 44 outlets, with 540 employees, in Switzerland. www.starbucks.com
Starbucks Appoints Olden Lee as Interim Executive Vice President, Partner Resources
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today named Olden Lee as interim executive vice president, partner resources. He will oversee the strategy for human resources and succeeds Chet Kuchinad who resigned effective today due to a family illness.
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today named Olden Lee as interim executive vice president, partner resources. He will oversee the strategy for human resources and succeeds Chet Kuchinad who resigned effective today due to a family illness.
Starbucks launches VIA Ready Brew in some of its London coffeehouses
The company has said that the UK launch follows the roll-out of the instant coffee in key US markets, Chicago and Seattle. Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is now available in 32 Starbucks coffeehouses in west London. Portioned into single-serve packets, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is sold in packs of three or 12 and is available in two flavors: Columbia and Italian Roast. Howard Schultz, chairman, president, CEO of Starbucks, said: "I am thankful our UK customers are excited about this game-changing innovation from Starbucks. With over 80% of people in the UK drinking instant coffee, we want to provide the best-tasting, highest quality coffee in a format that matches their lifestyle."
The company has said that the UK launch follows the roll-out of the instant coffee in key US markets, Chicago and Seattle. Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is now available in 32 Starbucks coffeehouses in west London. Portioned into single-serve packets, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is sold in packs of three or 12 and is available in two flavors: Columbia and Italian Roast. Howard Schultz, chairman, president, CEO of Starbucks, said: "I am thankful our UK customers are excited about this game-changing innovation from Starbucks. With over 80% of people in the UK drinking instant coffee, we want to provide the best-tasting, highest quality coffee in a format that matches their lifestyle."
Cancer Risks Lurks in Popular Yerba Mate Tea
Teas from across the globe are becoming more popular in the U.S. One relative newcomer, yerba mate, is attracting fans for its allegedly jitter-free caffeine boost and high antioxidant content. Lab research suggests some potential health benefits of drinking yerba mate, but studies of lifelong yerba mate drinkers in the tea's native South America suggest the brew increases the risk of some cancers, a fact most marketing campaigns omit. Yerba mate, from leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree, is traditionally brewed and served in a dried-out gourd and sipped through a metal straw with a filter on one end to prevent drinkers from getting a mouthful of leaves.
Teas from across the globe are becoming more popular in the U.S. One relative newcomer, yerba mate, is attracting fans for its allegedly jitter-free caffeine boost and high antioxidant content. Lab research suggests some potential health benefits of drinking yerba mate, but studies of lifelong yerba mate drinkers in the tea's native South America suggest the brew increases the risk of some cancers, a fact most marketing campaigns omit. Yerba mate, from leaves of the Ilex paraguariensis tree, is traditionally brewed and served in a dried-out gourd and sipped through a metal straw with a filter on one end to prevent drinkers from getting a mouthful of leaves.
Tea: It's one hot drink today
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. - For a long time, it was listed on menus just by color. Then, suddenly, there were tastings and classes, talk of varietals, origin, terroir. Like wine 20 years ago, tea has become the drink to know. Any beverage that's been around for 3,000 years can hardly be called an overnight success. But even those who have been in the tea business for decades acknowledge a recent spurt of interest.
San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. - For a long time, it was listed on menus just by color. Then, suddenly, there were tastings and classes, talk of varietals, origin, terroir. Like wine 20 years ago, tea has become the drink to know. Any beverage that's been around for 3,000 years can hardly be called an overnight success. But even those who have been in the tea business for decades acknowledge a recent spurt of interest.
Coffee Brewers uUged to Label for Caffeine Content
With the ever-increasing popularity of fresh-brewed coffee, now one of the most popular drinks in Taiwan, chain coffee shops and convenience stores that sell fresh-brewed coffee have been urged to provide labeling for their products to denote caffeine content.
With the ever-increasing popularity of fresh-brewed coffee, now one of the most popular drinks in Taiwan, chain coffee shops and convenience stores that sell fresh-brewed coffee have been urged to provide labeling for their products to denote caffeine content.
Starbucks VIA Launches in Costco, Target and Barnes & Noble stores
The new instant coffee is available in Barnes & Noble stores in Illinois. In addition, it is available in Costco and Target locations throughout Illinois and the greater Seattle/Puget Sound areas. According to the drinks company, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is 100% naturally roasted instant coffee.
The new instant coffee is available in Barnes & Noble stores in Illinois. In addition, it is available in Costco and Target locations throughout Illinois and the greater Seattle/Puget Sound areas. According to the drinks company, Starbucks VIA Ready Brew is 100% naturally roasted instant coffee.
Starbucks Plans Go Down the Drain
Union Leader Correspondent LONDONDERRY -- Starbucks has officially backed out of plans to move into "Captain's Shoppes Plaza," said Town Planner Tim Thompson. The 2,000-square-foot building Starbucks had planned to occupy is part of the three-building plaza, which sits in front of the Apple Tree Mall along Nashua Road. The other two buildings, which feature a Verizon Wireless store and a combined KFC/Taco Bell franchise, opened their doors months ago, leaving the proposed Starbucks conspicuously vacant.
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Union Leader Correspondent LONDONDERRY -- Starbucks has officially backed out of plans to move into "Captain's Shoppes Plaza," said Town Planner Tim Thompson. The 2,000-square-foot building Starbucks had planned to occupy is part of the three-building plaza, which sits in front of the Apple Tree Mall along Nashua Road. The other two buildings, which feature a Verizon Wireless store and a combined KFC/Taco Bell franchise, opened their doors months ago, leaving the proposed Starbucks conspicuously vacant.
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