by andrew | Sep 1, 2009 | economy, restaurants, retail, starbucks |
A short article in the September Restaurants & Institutions Magazine discusses the latest tactics employed by Caribou Coffee, Corner Bakery, Dunkin’ Donuts, Starbucks and McDonald’s to refocus (or in some cases, build) their brand image in a depressed... by andrew | Mar 26, 2009 | economy, restaurants, retail, starbucks
One Quick Question: Andrew Hetzel Restaurants and Institutions, 3/1/2009 Seattle-based Starbucks announced to investors at the end of January that it planned to introduce breakfast pairings at “attractive” prices. Given that the move represents... 
by andrew | May 12, 2008 | hawaii, origin, restaurants |
The company claims that the new shakes, priced at $2.49 for a 16oz and $2.99 for a 24oz serving, have a “sophisticated flavor that will appeal to coffee and shake fans alike.” I have a couple of problems with this: 1) It is highly unlikely that any company... 
by andrew | Apr 27, 2008 | ideas, industry, quality, restaurants, retail
Better than Average Joe by Jeff Colchamiro When it comes to coffee, the old adage “The more things change, the more things stay the same” certainly applies. “There haven’t been many changes in how coffee is extracted since the initial... 
by andrew | Feb 15, 2008 | quality, restaurants
Congratulations are in order for Peter, Cindy and the gang at Counter Culture Coffee for infiltrating the CIA — no, not that one, the Culinary Institute of America. Counter Culture Coffee has announced an exciting new partnership with The Culinary Institute of... 