Plus, consumers have embraced buying drinks beyond coffee, such as bubble tea and "dirty soda," the Utah trend of adding syrups, creamers and juice to soda that has spread nationwide.

Fast-food chains' recent focus on drinks mirrors the broader restaurant industry as the number of beverage-focused concepts climbs. More regional coffee shops are coming for Starbucks' crown.

Fast-food chains' recent focus on drinks mirrors the broader restaurant industry as the number of beverage-focused concepts climbs. More regional coffee shops are coming for Starbucks' crown.

Why it suddenly feels like every fast-food restaurant has fun, flavored drinks By Amelia Lucas, CNBC • Published March 23, 2025 • Updated on March 23, 2025 at 9:12 am ...

Fast-food chains' recent focus on drinks mirrors the broader restaurant industry as the number of beverage-focused concepts climbs. More regional coffee shops are coming for Starbucks' crown.

Fast-food chains' recent focus on drinks mirrors the broader restaurant industry as the number of beverage-focused concepts climbs. More regional coffee shops are coming for Starbucks' crown.

Fast-food chains' recent focus on drinks mirrors the broader restaurant industry as the number of beverage-focused concepts climbs. More regional coffee shops are coming for Starbucks' crown.

Why it suddenly feels like every fast-food restaurant has fun, flavored drinks By Amelia Lucas, CNBC • Published March 23, 2025 • Updated on March 23, 2025 at 8:12 am ...