Thanks to the beverage cravings of Gen Z and Millennials, milk tea and bubble teas are growing across the United States market. Our easy-to-use cold foam and creamer solutions take their cues from tea beverage trends China and Japan, where consumer demands have seen experimentation with flavor, format and other customization options—letting you add to your operation’s menu without burdens on time or labor.
Drinks are in the early-to-mid adoption stage, making this moment perfect to capture market share and boost sales by adding to your menu. One way to get started is to look to the trends of the Asian market.
Say hello to the Strawberry Lychee Green Tea—a refreshing fusion of fruity sweetness and creamy indulgence! This vibrant drink is a…
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Sweet, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying—this Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea is the perfect treat! Velvety tea, rich caramelized sweetness, and…
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Capture those summertime feels whenever the mood strikes! With Rich’s Soft Whip Cold Foam, a pourable, drinkable and ready-to-use cold…
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Ready to discuss how our solutions can help you introduce drinks that channel the best of Asian inspiration without any extra work or additional equipment? Get in touch with one of our representatives to get started.
Big things are happening at Rich’s Beverage Solutions and your beverage program is about to feel the difference. We’ve given our lineup a fresh new look with unified Beverage Solutions branding across the portfolio, and both Soft Whip Cold Foam and All-In-One Creamer just got a smarter screw cap packaging upgrade. And now even easier to use.
Our Culinarians and beverage experts are standing by to discuss how these products can elevate YOUR menu today.
Rich’s Soft Whip Cold Foam, the light, pourable, social-starring cold foam that’s been transforming beverages, now comes in a more convenient format, designed with busy operations in mind.
Soft Whip Cold Foam goes beyond specialty coffee. Layer it on cold brews, lemonades, refreshers, dirty sodas, cocktails, mocktails and more. If it’s in a cup, Soft Whip can make it better. And with three varieties to choose from, you can match any menu, any guest, any occasion.
Perfect for: Dirty sodas, bubble teas, iced lattes, cocktails, mocktails, shakes and smoothies
The ultimate multi-functional beverage ingredient. Use Rich’s All-In-One Creamer as a beverage base, stir into coffees, blend into shakes and smoothies, or whip it into a foam. One SKU, endless applications, zero compromise on flavor.
All-In-One Creamer’s new smart screw cap design means you get the same versatile performance with easier handling.
Perfect for: Specialty coffees, hot cocoa, seasonal LTOs, dessert beverages, delivery orders and to-go programs
Picture-perfect, super stable pre-whipped topping that takes any beverage over the top. Available in a spectrum of flavors and formats, On Top® Whipped Topping delivers the wow factor with the stability to back it up through every delivery journey, every to-go order, every time.
Perfect for: Snacking occasions, breakfast dayparts, dessert beverages, and high-traffic frozen drink programs
Shakes, smoothies, frappes and more, blended to perfection in less than a minute. With f’real by Rich’s®, you get the full package: the Blend n’ Serve Program for made-to-order drinks, and the Blend n’ Sip Program for a self-serve option that puts blending in consumers’ hands. Pre-filled cups mean no mess, no guesswork, and no wasted ingredients.
Mix, match, and explore endless possibilities with our Beverage Wizard!
1 – Technomic, C-Store Consumer Market Brief, Q1 2026
2 – Technomic Ignite Menu, Q2 2025
3 – Kinetic ‘Emergence’ Report, Q1 2025
4 – Datassential 2026
5 – NCA Fall 2025 National Coffee Data Trends
6 – Datassential “2025 Food, Flavor & Beverage Trends”
7 – Rich’s Functional Protein Research, 2025
8 – Foodservice IP Emerging Beverages in Foodservice 2026
9 – Datassential Non-Alcoholic Beverages Keynote 2025
Made-to-order beverage concepts, from specialty coffees and cold brews to shakes and smoothies, are gaining popularity as morning must-haves, afternoon delights, and even on-the-go snacks – opening the door for c-stores to jump in on the action. Take advantage of these opportunities to enhance your beverage program!
Reduced order times means increased customer throughput² (increased sales and profitability!). Optimize your beverage menu for clarity by including things like ingredients or a calorie count.
Coffee continues to transition from a morning staple to an all-day, customized beverage.³ Feature coffee at every daypart, with dessert-friendly and health-forward options in the mix!
Consumers are looking for better-for-you alternatives, in the form of convenient snacks and beverages, like teas, smoothies, protein shakes and refreshers. Offer up plant-based options with Rich’s Oat Milk Soft Whip Cold Foam Pourable Topping.
Give your customers the option to customize their made-to-order beverages with LTO flavors and Instagrammable toppings that are easy to execute.
56% of consumers’ last snacks were accompanied with a beverage other than water.¹ Promote snacks and beverages together to increase purchase totals!
40% of consumers are interested in seeing cold brew coffee sold at their local C-Store.¹
27% of consumers are interested in seeing bubble tea sold at their local C-Store.¹
Bring paradise to your menu with this tropical blended beverage that utilizes the f’real Mango Smoothie.
This shake combines two fan-favorite flavors for the perfect fruity and rich blended beverage!
Fully finished. Individually wrapped. Perfectly portioned. Bake at home. Your customers are on the move, and they want quick, fulfilling and unique options that are ready to go NOW.
| Product Code | Product Name | Case Count | Unit Weight | Shelf Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code02559 | Nameon top® original whipped topping, 12 16-oz bags | Case/Pack12 | Weight16 OZ | Shelf Life540 DAYS | |
| Code02090 | Nameon top® sugar free whipped topping, 12 16-oz bags | Case/Pack12 | Weight16 OZ | Shelf Life540 DAYS | |
| Code10436 | Nameon top® whipped topping mallow, 6 -16-oz bags | Case/Pack6 | Weight16 OZ | Shelf Life540 DAYS |
| Product Code | Product Name | Case Count | Unit Weight | Shelf Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code80043 | Namef’real made to order shake base, 12 9-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.645 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS | |
| Code80036 | Namef’real blend & serve vanilla shake natural & artificially flavored, 12 10-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.72 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS | |
| Code80052 | Namef’real blend & serve strawberry shake, 12 10-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.72 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS | |
| Code80053 | Namef’real blend & serve strawberry banana smoothie, 12 10-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.72 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS | |
| Code80081 | Namef’real blend & serve oreo® shake, 12 10-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.71 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS | |
| Code80054 | Namef’real blend & serve mango smoothie, 12 10-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.72 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS | |
| Code80055 | Namef’real blend & serve coffee frappe, 12 10-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.68 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS | |
| Code80050 | Namef’real blend & serve chocolate shake, 12 10-fl oz | Case/Pack12 | Weight0.71 LB | Shelf Life547 DAYS |
| Product Code | Product Name | Case Count | Unit Weight | Shelf Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code09229 | Namesweet cream soft whip cold foam, 12 ct, 1.19 lb | Case/Pack12 | Weight1.19 LB | Shelf Life540 DAYS | |
| Code21801 | Nameoat milk soft whip cold foam, 12 ct, 1.19 lb | Case/Pack12 | Weight1.19 LB | Shelf Life365 DAYS |
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¹SNAP! Datassential C-Store Keynote, 2023 ²QSR ‘Improving Customer Order Time Will Improve Your Bottom Line,’ Jan. 2024 ³Food Business News, ‘J.M. Smucker Keeping Pace with the Ever-Evolving Coffee Consumer,’ Jan. 2024
Spring signals a clear shift in consumer and operator behavior – away from heavy, comfort-driven flavors and toward bright, fruit-forward and floral profiles that feel fresh and energizing. As one of the biggest windows for menu innovation, the season brings a surge of limited-time offerings built around flavors like strawberry, citrus, and botanicals, which over-index in spring compared to other times of year (Datassential Launches & Ratings FEB’25).
But this shift isn’t just about flavor – it’s about format. Refreshers are emerging as the ideal vehicle for delivering these seasonal profiles, translating them into lighter, more repeatable beverage occasions that align with growing demand for non-alcoholic options throughout the day (Datassential Keynotes: Non-Alcoholic Beverages DEC’25).
• 28% of annual menu launches occur in spring, making it the most concentrated window for seasonal innovation.
• More than 50% of consumers seek out non-alcoholic beverages that feel refreshing or functional.
• Refreshers have grown +115% on beverage menus in the past four years and are projected to continue growing +62% over the next four years.
Datassential’s Spring Trends 2026
Datassential Keynotes: Non-Alcoholic Beverages DEC’25
Datassential Menu Trends YE DEC’25
These shifts highlight how refreshers are uniquely positioned to meet the moment – delivering seasonal flavor, functional appeal, and all-day drinkability in a single, flexible format.
Beverages are leading the shift toward lighter, more frequent indulgence, especially as refreshers evolve into versatile, format-flexible menu platforms. Lemonades, teas, sparkling drinks, and energy-based refreshers offer operators low-lift ways to introduce seasonal flavors in formats that feel both familiar and new.
Operators are using refreshers as a test-and-learn platform, layering in inclusions like fruit, boba, and flavored foams to create more dynamic, customizable drinks. This approach allows brands to experiment with new flavors and formats through limited-time offerings – driving novelty without adding operational complexity.
| Flavor | Seasonal Signal |
| Strawberry | Core spring anchor that signals freshness and familiarity |
| Citrus | Bright, clean flavors that reinforce refreshment |
| Lavender | Floral note that elevates and differentiates |
| Mango | Accessible tropical flavor that bridges seasons |
| Dragon Fruit | Adds color, novelty, and visual appeal |
| Hibiscus | Brings tartness and a functional, botanical cue |
| Green Tea | Balances sweetness while adding perceived wellness benefits |
Datassential Launches & Ratings FEB’25
Dunkin’ leverages refreshers as an accessible, all-day beverage option with offerings like Strawberry Dragonfruit and Peach Passionfruit Refreshers made with green tea or lemonade bases. This approach highlights how familiar flavors paired with light functional cues can create approachable drinks that fit seamlessly into existing menus while appealing to a wide range of consumers.
Spring flavors skew bright, fruit-forward, and floral, creating a clear seasonal playbook that operators can consistently return to year after year. Refreshers translate these flavors into flexible formats – making it easy to layer in function, customization, and visual appeal without reinventing the menu.
Refreshers are becoming a key platform for delivering seasonal flavor in beverage menus, offering operators a flexible way to introduce bright, fruit-forward and floral profiles. Lemonades, teas, sparkling beverages, and energy-based drinks create a foundation for layering in spring flavors while maintaining familiar, easy-to-execute formats.
These builds give operators low-labor, high-impact ways to translate seasonal flavor into beverages – supporting repeat purchases while creating visually engaging menu moments.
Dutch Bros expands the refresher concept through highly customizable energy drinks and teas, layering fruit flavors, syrups, and add-ins into bold, colorful beverages. Their menu showcases how operators can push refreshers beyond traditional formats—using customization and flavor stacking to create drinks that feel indulgent, personalized, and highly shareable.
Refreshers are moving beyond simple fruit drinks into fully customizable beverage platforms that blend flavor, function, and experience. As operators look to stand out during peak seasonal windows, beverages are becoming more dynamic—layering in inclusions, textures, and visual elements that make drinks feel more like an occasion than a utility.
This evolution is especially evident as non-alcoholic beverages continue to expand across dayparts, with operators using refreshers to deliver everything from energy boosts to better-for-you indulgence. Formats like sparkling refreshers, tea-based builds, and fruit-forward energy drinks are creating new ways to engage consumers with beverages that feel both functional and fun.
From layered lemonades to tea-based refreshers with functional ingredients, beverages are becoming more than just a side offering – they’re a primary driver of innovation and engagement. Operators who treat refreshers as a flexible platform—rather than a single item—can continuously introduce new flavors, formats, and experiences that keep menus fresh and consumers coming back.
From layered lemonades to tea-based refreshers with functional ingredients, beverages are becoming more than just a side offering – they’re a primary driver of innovation and engagement. Operators who treat refreshers as a flexible platform—rather than a single item—can continuously introduce new flavors, formats, and experiences that keep menus fresh and consumers coming back.
Refreshers give operators an easy way to keep menus feeling fresh—layering in seasonal flavors, functional cues, and new formats without reinventing the wheel. Leaning into this platform approach unlocks endless variation, turning simple beverages into high-impact menu drivers.
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