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If there's an LTO Hall of Fame, these items would be in it

By Restaurant Business Staff on Aug. 16, 2022

Restaurant Rewind: Draws like pumpkin spice latte and the McRib weren't always the surefire hits they've become.

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Starbucks accuses federal watchdogs of helping to unionize the chain

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 15, 2022

The National Labor Relations Board was accused of violating its own fairness standards.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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