#beverages

#beverages

The restaurant industry is facing "softer demand," prompting a renewed focus on both value and customer experience, according to key takeaways from the 2025 Restaurant Finance and Development Conference reviewed by BofA Securities. Amidst these competitive pressures, a new report highlights chicken and beverages as the two most attractive segments for investment and growth. BofA Securities, which attended the conference and met with franchisees and executives from coverage companies, was particularly impressed with one theme: "The chicken segment benefits from favorable protein economics."

Mint ice cubes are a freezer-friendly hack that infuse drinks with flavor without watering them down, ensuring that beverages taste fresh as the cubes melt.

"Good tea? Oh, the best tea," Szadkowski responds, before pulling out Betty Booze's new Vodka Iced Tea in the Meyer lemonade flavor, and pouring one into a teacup. "Crisp, balanced, nothing artificial," she adds, leading Lively to quip, "Which is hard to find around these parts."

March 14 and July 22 are celebrated as Pi Day and a day related to Pi, respectively, highlighting the mathematical significance of this number in mathematics.

Making an iced Americano at home offers a bold espresso drink that outshines watered-down coffee shop versions, transforming your morning ritual into something special.

"Nostalgia can be a powerful driver when it comes to buying all sorts of beverages, which is why you may want to head to your local store to grab a nostalgic drink that has made a comeback."

The White Peach Summer Edition blends bright stone fruit sweetness with a zip of citrus peel and subtle floral undertones, designed to fuel more than just the body.

"This rose redefines what a cannabis beverage can be, it's a modern alternative crafted for today's consumer, without compromising on taste, quality, or experience," said Mack Hueber.