Check out flavored milk beverages at these establishments: Drip Collective, 172 N. Racine Ave. Side Practice Coffee, 5139 N. Damen Ave.

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 BOOKMARKER ...

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.