Starbucks

Food

7 chain menu items that mark summer’s transition to fall

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 30, 2018

Operators take advantage of the shoulder season to refresh the food and drink lineup.

Beverage

Starbucks unveils college students’ favorite drinks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 27, 2018

The coffee chain has revealed which of its drinks are most popular with students in different U.S. regions.

Operations

Restaurant chains embrace tiered loyalty programs

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 24, 2018

Operators seek to boost visits and drive check averages by adding complexity to consumer rewards.

Workforce

Starbucks tests program allowing employees to split time at nonprofit orgs

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 23, 2018

The Starbucks Service Fellows program seeks to boost recruitment and retention through social responsibility.

Financing

Why some restaurants are losing customers

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 22, 2018

In this week’s podcast, Howard Penney talks industry sales challenges, and a look at some concepts that could be the next big thing.

Technology

Starbucks’ mobile app goes down

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2018

Mobile orders account for 13% of the coffee giant’s sales.

Beverage

Starbucks adds protein-packed, plant-based blended drink

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 14, 2018

The coffee chain is courting health-focused customers amid a Frappuccino sales slump.

Marketing

Starbucks launches members-only Facebook group to promote its fall beverages

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 07, 2018

The Leaf Rakers Society group fuels consumer excitement for the coffee chain’s pumpkin-spice offerings.

Financing

Where are all the restaurant customers?

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 07, 2018

Despite a booming economy, restaurants are still struggling with traffic, and here’s why, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Technology

Starbucks joins forces with cryptocurrency venture

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 03, 2018

The new company aims to make bitcoin more consumer-friendly.

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