Tim Hortons launches first new coffee blend in its history

August 15, 2014

Tim Hortons announced the launch of its new Dark Roast coffee on Aug. 15, marking the first time in the company's 50-year history that an alternate blend is…

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip makes Arkansas debut in The Mall at Turtle Creek

August 15, 2014

Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip has opened its first store in Arkansas, at the Mall at Turtle Creek in Jonesboro.

Dunkin' Donuts introduces new Colombian packaged coffee

August 14, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts introduced its new Colombian Packaged Coffee today, the brand's first-ever single-origin packaged coffee.

Caribou Coffee adds salads, wraps, snack boxes to menu

August 12, 2014

Caribou Coffee is adding green salads, wraps, pasta salads, snack boxes and fruit to its menu.

Tim Hortons receives 76K donut ideas from fans

August 8, 2014

After receiving more than 76,500 submissions for its Duelling Donuts contest, Tim Hortons has selected eight finalists. The grand prize winner will earn…

Dunkin' Donuts' signature coffee now available in donut form

August 4, 2014

To celebrate National Coffee Month throughout August, Dunkin’ Donuts has introduced new French vanilla and hazelnut swirls for its coffee beverages. The brand…

Breakfast, beverage competition gets a grip on Dunkin’s sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The quarter marked Dunkin’ Donuts’ highest afternoon guest count on record, and weekly sales in June reached the highest volume.

Krispy Kreme shows off its Southern hospitality with new items

July 15, 2014

Krispy Kreme has introduced two new Southern Summer Classics doughnuts, including carrot cake and banana pudding. The doughnuts are available now through Aug.

Caribou Coffee plants flag near Minneapolis’ Target Field

July 8, 2014

Caribou Coffee recently opened a new store in downtown Minneapolis near Target Field, at the newly expanded Target Field Station. The Minnesota-based brand…

Jason Priestley returns for Tim Hortons Dueling Donuts contest

July 7, 2014

Tim Hortons Dueling Donuts is back for a second year, with Actor Jason Priestly returning as a judge. The contest kicks off today and runs for seven weeks. At…

Krispy Kreme will celebrate birthday with 77-cent doughnut

July 1, 2014

On July 13, Krispy Kreme will turn 77. To celebrate, the brand will offer its Original Glazed Doughnuts for 77 cents on July 11.

Dunkin’ Donuts leverages JetBlue Airways partnership for promo

July 1, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts is offering a special promotion with JetBlue Airways as part of its ongoing partnership that began in 2006 and was renewed in 2011. According to…

Tim Hortons expands dark roast pilot in Quebec

June 30, 2014

Beginning today, Tim Hortons will sell a dark roast coffee in Quebec. The first province-wide pilot is taking place in Quebec’s La belle province. The launch…

La Prep now sells Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee exclusively

June 26, 2014

La Prep announced recently that all of its coffee is now sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. The change took effect June 9.

Dunkin' Donuts expects 'modest' coffee price increase

June 23, 2014

Starbucks announced last week that it is increasing the cost of its coffee beginning Tuesday. Fans can expect to pay about 10 to 15 cents more for its Venti…

Maui Wowi CEO: Sky's the limit for brand's growth

The coffee/specialty beverage brand just launched an online store for guests who want to have its products shipped to them.

Coffee subscription app launched in NYC

June 13, 2014

A new mobile app called Cups, created by an Israeli startup company, has launched in New York City. According to the NRF, Cups has partnered with 4…

Krispy Kreme plans expansion in Washington state

June 11, 2014

Krispy Kreme has signed a development agreement with its newest domestic franchisee, CMC&A Foods LLC, for the development of three Krispy Kreme doughnut…

Dunkin’ Donuts to open traditional locations in California months ahead of schedule

June 10, 2014

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that the company has filed permits to open its first traditional restaurants in California. The new restaurants are planned for…

Krispy Kreme plans to step up customer engagement efforts

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

The brand plans to develop more relationships with licensing partners to extend the experience outside its shops.