You might have noticed something different the last time you grabbed a taco or a chicken sandwich. The drinks menu got a lot more interesting.

Fast food restaurants are rolling out specialty drinks that go way beyond fountain soda and iced tea. Handcrafted refreshers, custom cold brews, energy drinks and frozen beverages are showing up at chains you wouldn’t expect. Some are even building entire cafes around them.

Whether you’ve spotted a new drink counter at Taco Bell or heard about Chick-fil-A’s new café concept, the shift is happening fast. Chains are investing in drinks and beverages to bring you in between meals, not just with them. Next…

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