Poll of the Week July 23, 2026
Custom Soda or Classic Cola? Coca-Cola used data from its Freestyle machines to create brand-specific soft drinks for several prominent chains this year, such as White Castle's Fanta Crimson Sour Cherry and Wingstop's Sprite Loco Lime. When ordering at a...Poll of the Week July 16, 2026
Restaurant Alcohol Sales Market research shows U.S. alcohol consumption recently reached its lowest in nearly 90 years of polling, yet the restaurant and bar alcohol market keeps growing and is projected to keep climbing through the decade. Over the next five years,...Poll of the Week July 9, 2026
Off-Prem Vs. In-Store Investments for Cafes Starbucks is investing heavily in the in-cafe experience, planning to add more than 25,000 cafe seats across U.S. units by the end of the fiscal year. Meanwhile, drive-thru-first brands like 7 Brew, Scooter's Coffee and...Poll of the Week July 2, 2026
3PD for July 4? Independence Day ranked the 15th busiest day for restaurant food delivery, according to a 2025 report from DoorDash. Do you plan to use third-party delivery platforms for July 4 festivities this year? Definitely Probably Unlikely Not This Year...Poll of the Week June 25, 2026
Beverage Topics Which beverage topic interests you most? Coffee Trends and Consumer Behavior THC and Adaptogens Creative Cocktail and Alcohol Menu Strategies Robotic Baristas and Bartenders The Non-Alcoholic Beverage Boom Please select one of the following options....
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