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Starbucks does well in Italy, while Domino’s does not

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2022

The Bottom Line: Consumers are apparently warming to the coffee giant. But the pizza chain is calling it quits in the marke

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Starbucks’ CEO candidates are apparently on board with its revitalization plan

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2022

The Bottom Line: Howard Schultz, the interim CEO, says the company has narrowed its search for his successor. And all are on board with the broad-based changes in operations he plans to reveal next month.

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Customers are apparently not cutting back on Starbucks

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2022

Record sales among loyalty members, food sales and cold beverages drove the coffee giant’s performance despite high inflation and “self-induced” problems.

Workforce

Starbucks union provides organizers with a financial safety net

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 25, 2022

A new assistance pool is intended to reassure baristas that pro-union activity won't cost them income.

Workforce

200th Starbucks unit votes to unionize

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 22, 2022

Starbucks Workers United said the milestone vote came at a location in Cleveland, 11 months after the unionization effort began.

Workforce

Chipotle closes the chain's first store to file for a union vote

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 19, 2022

Union supporters say the burrito brand is trying to thwart the organizing effort. Chipotle says it just can't find enough staff to maintain operations.

Workforce

Unionization is no longer a looming worry for restaurant chains—it's here

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 13, 2022

Reality Check: A variety of brands are now contending with organizing efforts, and the tally is growing quickly.

Operations

Starbucks closes some restaurants, citing safety concerns

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 12, 2022

The coffee giant also listed several efforts to improve safety inside its stores, including training and closing more stores if necessary.

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Howard Schultz gives some hints about Starbucks’ future

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 11, 2022

The interim CEO outlined five “bold moves” that will outline the brand’s reinvention, though he provided few details, saying they will come in the next few weeks.

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Why a familiar name could be a candidate for the Starbucks CEO job

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2022

The Bottom Line: Bloomberg suggested that one of the chain’s directors could take the position, including former Domino’s CEO Ritch Allison and former McDonald’s CMO Mary Dillon.

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