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Starbucks goes small and Greek in its summer menu

 May 11, 2015

A new “mini” Frappuccino was introduced as a less-caloric alternative to the 12-ounce “tall” size.

Menus play off snack-as-meal trend

 By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 28, 2015

Solo diners are driving up the frequency of snacks eaten during traditional mealtimes, says The NPD Group, a trend that is expected to gain traction over the next five years.

Is Starbucks really a restaurant?

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 25, 2015

Utah regulators say they’re not sure, and that’s complicating the coffee giant’s growth plan there.

Starbucks does debit cards…kind of

By Sara Rush Wirth on Mar. 24, 2016

The chain announced a new twist on its reloadable gift cards at its annual shareholders meeting.

Starbucks patrons brew ‘Black Lives Matter’ awareness

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jul. 15, 2016

Customer names written on the chain’s signature cups are drawing attention for more than their misspellings.

Consumer Trends

3 ways young consumers will change restaurants’ booze business

By Jill Failla on Dec. 13, 2016

Consumers between the ages of 21 and 34 are transforming the alcoholic beverage market at restaurants and bars. The new On-Premise Intelligence Report from Technomic and the Beverage Marketing Corp. shows how.

Marketing

Colorful drinks make a splash on Instagram

By Lisa White on May 02, 2017

Visually stunning sips are helping brands drive a following on the popular social site.

Beverage

What coffee concepts are tapping into right now

By Lisa Arnett on Nov. 20, 2017

Here's what's hot—and cold—at the coffee counter.

Operations

Starbucks invests in quest for recyclable, compostable coffee cups

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 20, 2018

The chain’s NextGen Cup Challenge will award grants to inventors who develop green cup solutions.

Real Estate: Opportunity Knocks

By Restaurant Business Staff on Sep. 01, 2008

The lousy economy could mean good news for chains with cash to expand.We’re like a buzzard,” says Mike Lassiter. He’s talking about the real estate...

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