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Starbucks will start letting you borrow reusable cups

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2021

The chain is testing a “Borrow-A-Cup” program at five stores in Seattle as part of an effort to reduce overall waste.

Financing

Seven Brew believes its experience can change drive-thru coffee

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2021

The nine-unit chain, which just sold a majority stake to Jamie Coulter and Jimmy John Liautaud, is planning a massive expansion.

Financing

Jimmy John Liautaud invests in a drive-thru coffee concept

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 23, 2021

The Jimmy John’s founder along with Lone Star Steak House Founder Jamie Coulter have bought a majority stake in the nine-unit Seven Brew Drive-Thru Coffee.

Financing

Starbucks shareholders deliver a rare rebuke on compensation

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 18, 2021

The coffee giant’s investors rejected its advisory “say-on-pay” proposal amid concerns about a $50 million retention bonus to CEO Kevin Johnson.

Technology

Dutch Bros hopes its app launches a digital transformation

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2021

The coffee chain's new app was popular when it was introduced two weeks ago with almost no fanfare.

Financing

Lessons in the Luckin Coffee debacle

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 08, 2021

The Chinese coffee chain, which filed for bankruptcy last week, holds some key lessons for U.S. restaurants, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Luckin Coffee declares bankruptcy in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 05, 2021

The Chinese coffee chain, which faked much of its customer traffic, filed for Chapter 15 debt protection in New York.

Financing

Starbucks is making a big bet on plants

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 03, 2021

The coffee chain said the shift to plant-based products has been “dominant” and is testing a location with nothing but plant-based food.

Financing

Starbucks on track for recovery, thanks to its loyal customers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 27, 2021

More mobile ordering and strong drive-thru performance are also helping the coffee giant’s sales recover from the pandemic.

Leadership

Roz Brewer is leaving Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2021

The coffee giant’s chief operating officer is stepping down next month to take the CEO job at Walgreens.

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