Beverage

Taste Tracker: Caribou Coffee, Paris Baguette, Philz, Peet’s, Dunn Bros., First Watch, Cracker Barrel, Perkins, Subway, Pollo Campero, and Condado Tacos headline menu trends and news.

By adding fruits, herbs, and spices during fermentation, farmers are creating brews that taste like peaches, strawberries, and even Mojitos, while earning significantly more money.

Behind the Menu: Nick Wuest, senior manager of culinary innovation, has expanded the line of shakes, lemonades, teas, and more at the fast casual. He’s in charge of anything that goes in a cup and can be sipped.