


Starbucks promotes Rachel Ruggeri to chief financial officer post
CFO Patrick Grismer to retire this spring Rachel Ruggeri will become Starbucks EVP and chief financial officer effective February 1, succeeding Patrick Grismer, who currently serves in that role. She […]

Inspire Brands finalizes Dunkin’ Brands acquisition
Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins integration into Inspire portfolio begins Inspire Brands, the parent of Arby’s and Sonic, finalized Dunkin’ Brands’ acquisition. The $11.3B purchase of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, with $26B in annual […]

Starbucks to unveil Shaken Iced Espresso, Phantom Brewer, increased AI: Investor Day
Coffee chain bullish on future as it plans to unveil new innovative products Starbucks Corporation executives are bullish on the future of the coffee chain. Based on discussions presented during […]

Mellody Hobson to become non-executive chair of Starbucks Board of Directors
Hobson to succeed Myron E. Ullman, III Starbucks Corporation will see Mellody Hobson become the non-executive chair of the Board of Directors effective March 2021. Hobson became an independent director […]

Dunkin’ introduces new, purple coffee, Sugarplum Macchiato, for the holidays
Frosted Snowflake Donut also added to holiday menu Dunkin’ debuted a new Sugarplum Macchiato beverage, inspired by holiday visions of sugarplums. The coffee chain will serve the new holiday drink […]

Panera Bread promotes MyPanera+ Coffee Subscription as holiday gift-giving solution
Bakery-cafe chain to offer gift subscriptions starting November 30 Panera Bread launched a new Cyber Monday promotion to put the spotlight on its MyPanera+ Coffee Subscription program. Starting Monday, November […]

Tim Hortons releases holiday merchandise, seasonal Peppermint beverages, Peppermint Mocha Dream Donut
Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew also added Tim Hortons US released its line of seasonal, hot holiday beverages nationwide, also adding a donut, holiday packaging and merchandise. A Peppermint Hot Chocolate, […]

Sonic Drive-In owner agrees to acquire Dunkin’ parent for $11.3B
Inspire Brands agrees to purchase Dunkin’ Brands for $106.50 per share Dunkin’ Brands has agreed to be acquired by Inspire Brands, a restaurant company controlled by private equity firm Roark […]

Tim Hortons US celebrates Halloween with donut giveaway
Chain extending offer to customers in costume Tim Hortons US will continue its Halloween-season promotions with a free donut giveaway. At drive-thrus nationwide, the US division of Restaurant Brands International’s […]

Dunkin’ rolls out Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut, Halloween DIY Donut Decorating Kits
Spider Donut returns to menu Dunkin’ rolled out a new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut as it heats up the menu for fall and Halloween. The limited-time addition comes from a […]

Tim Hortons US returns Pumpkin Spice, debuts Pumpkin Spice Dream Donut
Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced Latte at center of seasonal lineup Tim Hortons US launched its fall 2020 menu lineup, featuring pumpkin spice, which is returning to stores starting September 9. […]