Local coffee shops in Champaign-Urbana have long been hubs for community. With cozy corners and baristas whom you pass on the quad, nothing says home like a fresh C-U latte. However, as large coffee ...

When a large chain moves into town, smaller operators need to be ready to pivot and fight back. Large chains also bring brand recognition and sophisticated marketing, all of which leads to significant ...

The largest restaurant chain in the world in terms of number of locations is China-based Mixue Ice Cream & Tea (MXUBY) (MXUGF). The beverage and dessert chain was founded in 1997 by Zhang Hongchao in ...