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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.

Financing

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.

Financing

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.

Workforce

These restaurant companies will pay for employees to travel for abortions

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 24, 2022

Starbucks, DoorDash, Grubhub and Yelp introduced the policies leading up to the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, which will make abortion illegal in more than dozen states.

Workforce

A Chipotle unit files to unionize

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

The Maine store has asked federal regulators for a green light to vote on organizing.

Workforce

Federal watchdog asks a court to crack down on Starbuck's union resistance

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 22, 2022

A regional National Labor Relations Board official wants a nationwide cease-and-desist order issued against the chain, alleging many of the practices are illegal. Starbucks denies the assertions.

Leadership

Rossann Williams, head of Starbucks North America, is leaving the company

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 17, 2022

She had been one of the chain’s most visible executives and declined another position at the company. Sara Trilling, who had led the Asia Pacific region, will step into the role.

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