Starbucks

Closet coffee king could leave Starbucks steamed

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2016

A former partner of the coffee giant has opened its first U.S. cafe.

Starbucks shuffles management for a global focus

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 31, 2016

Howard Schultz's attention will be focused on store innovation and global development, according to a securities filing.

Starbucks takes on Donald Trump

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 30, 2017

In a letter sent to all employees, the chain promised to hire 10,000 refugees who might be affected by the president's executive order on immigration changes.

Starbucks exits another business

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2017

After closing its Teavana tea cafes, Starbucks is shutting down the retail component of the business as well, with plans to close all 379 Teavana retail stores within a year.

Operations

This week’s restaurant nightmares: D'oh! moments

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 25, 2018

Things can go wrong for restaurants in truly unique ways. Here's a slab of proof, gathered from just the last few days.

Operations

Starbucks: Outrage over in-store arrests has not hurt sales

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 27, 2018

The chain’s CEO says he is committed to preventing further racial-bias incidents with changes to processes, training and culture.

Vistar to Buy Vend Source of Phoenix

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 07, 2005

The purchase is expected to close by the middle of this month.Shawn Finnerty, owner of Vend Source of Arizona, will join Vistar as president of what will be...

Not recycling? Customers want to pitch in

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 22, 2011

Nearly nine out of 10 consumers are eager to lend restaurants a hand in recycling their trash, according to a sustainability study released at the National Restaurant Association show.

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