Tag: Coke vs. Pepsi
04.29.2024
What Subway’s Switch to Pepsi Means for the Industry
A Shift in the Beverage Landscape In a move that's sending ripples through the restaurant industry, Subway recently announced its decision to switch from Coca-Cola to PepsiCo products. The news has left many wondering what this means for the future...
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11.17.2022
Coca-Cola Freestyle vs. Pepsi Spire – A Decade in Review
Photo by PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company The introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle and Pepsi Spire was the largest change to the fountain soda industry since the transition from 5-gallon (“figal”) premix kegs to bag-in-box postmix syrup. Not only did the...
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09.19.2022
The Pros & Cons of Owning Your Beverage Equipment
Any time you prepare to negotiate a beverage partnership, you should consider your equipment strategy. And any well-designed equipment strategy should include a thorough evaluation of equipment ownership. Does it make sense for your organization to own its beverage equipment?...
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08.18.2022
Top 50 QSRs: Coke, Pepsi or Dr. Pepper?
Which beverage companies do the top quick service restaurants (QSRs) in the US partner with? Given how important beverages are to the bottom line of most QSRs, keeping a pulse on the beverage market share in this segment is both...
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07.14.2022
The Beverage Company is Not Your Enemy
When approaching an upcoming negotiation with a beverage company, it’s tempting to see the process as a battle. Your job is to “win” by extracting as much value as possible from the competing beverage companies. There are some consultants out...
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06.13.2022
The Pandemic Caused Beverage Incidence to Plummet. Here’s How to Fix It.
For most foodservice operators, beverage incidence rates (the percentage of transactions that include a beverage order) have been declining for years. The causes have been well documented: consumers are looking for better-for-you options, new flavors and beverages with functional benefits....
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04.11.2022
The Ultimate Guide to a Beverage Deal
It’s not uncommon for executives to have a lot of questions when hearing about a beverage deal: What is a beverage deal? Is it the same as a pouring rights agreement? How are they typically structured? Is it common in...
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02.15.2022
Why Hire A Beverage Consultant?
Sometimes, we get asked: “Can’t we just negotiate our beverage agreement in-house? We have an entire procurement department that does this every day.” We know your procurement team is qualified. When it comes to negotiating or managing your beverage partnership,...
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01.17.2022
7 New Products We’re Excited About in 2022
The beverage industry is innovating at a pace faster than ever seen before. New product categories are being created, existing product lines are being extended, and once distinct product segments are now being blurred. Last year, one client of ours...
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07.19.2021
Savings on Tap: Generating Revenue Through Beverage Pouring Rights
Note: This article was originally posted in The Source magazine and can be accessed here. Setting up an exclusive relationship with a beverage company could generate a surprising amount of revenue for your healthcare facility. Beverage companies often pay...
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04.29.2024
What Subway’s Switch to Pepsi Means for the Industry
By Tim Harms
A Shift in the Beverage Landscape In a move that's sending ripples through the restaurant industry, Subway recently announced its decision to switch from Coca-Cola to PepsiCo products. The news has left many wondering what this means for the future...
Read Full Post11.17.2022
Coca-Cola Freestyle vs. Pepsi Spire – A Decade in Review
By Tim Harms
Photo by PepsiCo and The Coca-Cola Company The introduction of Coca-Cola Freestyle and Pepsi Spire was the largest change to the fountain soda industry since the transition from 5-gallon (“figal”) premix kegs to bag-in-box postmix syrup. Not only did the...
Read Full Post09.19.2022
The Pros & Cons of Owning Your Beverage Equipment
By Tim Harms
Any time you prepare to negotiate a beverage partnership, you should consider your equipment strategy. And any well-designed equipment strategy should include a thorough evaluation of equipment ownership. Does it make sense for your organization to own its beverage equipment?...
Read Full Post08.18.2022
Top 50 QSRs: Coke, Pepsi or Dr. Pepper?
By Tim Harms
Which beverage companies do the top quick service restaurants (QSRs) in the US partner with? Given how important beverages are to the bottom line of most QSRs, keeping a pulse on the beverage market share in this segment is both...
Read Full Post07.14.2022
The Beverage Company is Not Your Enemy
By Tim Harms
When approaching an upcoming negotiation with a beverage company, it’s tempting to see the process as a battle. Your job is to “win” by extracting as much value as possible from the competing beverage companies. There are some consultants out...
Read Full Post06.13.2022
The Pandemic Caused Beverage Incidence to Plummet. Here’s How to Fix It.
By Tim Harms
For most foodservice operators, beverage incidence rates (the percentage of transactions that include a beverage order) have been declining for years. The causes have been well documented: consumers are looking for better-for-you options, new flavors and beverages with functional benefits....
Read Full Post04.11.2022
The Ultimate Guide to a Beverage Deal
By Tim Harms
It’s not uncommon for executives to have a lot of questions when hearing about a beverage deal: What is a beverage deal? Is it the same as a pouring rights agreement? How are they typically structured? Is it common in...
Read Full Post02.15.2022
Why Hire A Beverage Consultant?
By Tim Harms
Sometimes, we get asked: “Can’t we just negotiate our beverage agreement in-house? We have an entire procurement department that does this every day.” We know your procurement team is qualified. When it comes to negotiating or managing your beverage partnership,...
Read Full Post01.17.2022
7 New Products We’re Excited About in 2022
By Tim Harms
The beverage industry is innovating at a pace faster than ever seen before. New product categories are being created, existing product lines are being extended, and once distinct product segments are now being blurred. Last year, one client of ours...
Read Full Post07.19.2021
Savings on Tap: Generating Revenue Through Beverage Pouring Rights
By Tim Harms
Note: This article was originally posted in The Source magazine and can be accessed here. Setting up an exclusive relationship with a beverage company could generate a surprising amount of revenue for your healthcare facility. Beverage companies often pay...
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