Menu Tracker: New items from Popeyes, Jimmy John’s, and Dutch Bros
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Dutch Bros receives over 780,000 job applications for 19,000 roles

The coffee chain reported its seventh consecutive quarter of transaction growth as it surpasses 1,100 locations through rapid post-pandemic expansion and consistent double-digit revenue increases.

Dutch Bros saw a 31% revenue increase in the first quarter, fueled by strong transaction growth and a successful push to double its brand awareness.
(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS; “Dutch Bros” or the “Company”), one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S.

Dutch Bros updated its annual revenue and earnings outlook after reporting a 31% revenue surge and strong transaction growth in the first quarter.

Juice It Up outperformed larger competitors with a 9% sales increase in 2024, expanding its footprint despite a crowded beverage market dominated by massive national chains.

Major food franchises like McDonald’s and KFC are launching specialized beverage menus to capture a share of the $100 billion category dominated by Starbucks.

Subway and McDonald’s are expanding their value menus and beverage programs as major fast-food chains compete for price-sensitive consumers through low-cost bundles and new drink lineups.

Starbucks reported growth in fiscal Q2 as North American same-store sales rose 7 percent with significant increases in transactions and delivery services.

When Brian Niccol took over as CEO of Starbucks in 2024, he labeled his comeback plan “Back to Starbucks,” embarking on a months-long strategy to pull the company out of a brutal slump largely by focusing on the chain’s in-store service quality.

Growth strategist Dave Garrison advises restaurant operators to prioritize team cohesion and preparation to handle increased demand and prevent staff burnout during the World Cup.

McDonald’s is expanding its drink menu with the launch of dirty sodas and Refresher beverages starting May 6.
Technomic Top 500 reports 2.3% sales growth in full-service sector.

Restaurant operators are all trying to get inside the head of their customers, trying to understand what they want and how to give it to them.

Chain restaurant sales last year slowed to their lowest rate of growth, outside the pandemic, since the Great Recession, according to the 2026 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.

McDonald’s will officially begin its beverage push starting next month, with a selection of Refreshers and dirty sodas and, later this year, energy drinks.

The right prompt can now help you pick your next Starbucks order.

McDonald's introduces a new crafted beverage lineup, offering franchisees new sales opportunities.

Ziggi’s Coffee is entering its next phase of growth, bringing on QSR industry veterans Darren Spicer and Betsy Hamm to support the brand’s continued expansion.

7 Brew opens first college location at University of Arkansas

Luckin Coffee's acquisition of Blue Bottle highlights the competitive landscape between established giants like Starbucks and Dunkin' and rising drive-thru players.

Chick-fil-A’s innovation arm, Red Wagon Ventures, has launched Acrew, a new handyman service brand focused on bringing the restaurant chain's hospitality standards to home maintenance.

Darren Spicer details his journey from barista to founder, scaling Clutch Coffee to 20 locations before a successful $20 million exit to Dutch Bros.