Starbucks

Starbucks-Panera merger in the works?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 03, 2017

A flurry of news reports say Starbucks is interested in buying the bakery chain. Neither party has commented on the speculation.

Food

Starbucks debuts Princi baked goods at its Reserve Roastery locations

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 07, 2017

Princi will be the exclusive food provider at all the chain’s Reserve locations including its forthcoming locations in Shanghai, Tokyo, Milan, New York and Chicago.

Marketing

The 10 most tempting LTOs in February

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 12, 2018

Consumers reveal the five limited-time offers they are most likely to purchase and the five they find most craveable.

Small coffee, please

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 01, 2008

Can tiny-by-comparison chains exploit giant Starbucks’ troubles to their advantage?

Better business: Meet Conscious Capitalism

By Sam Smith on May 01, 2012

Customers are armed with more information about your business practices, and they are acting on their values. If you share their values, great; if you don’t, look out.

Marketing

8 tips for first-time attendees of RLC

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 25, 2014

Changes in the RLC’s content and a few tweaks in the format should help veteran show-goers get the most out of their visit as well.

Starbucks goes coconuts in latest nondairy milk test

Sep. 09, 2014

Like many coffee specialists, the chain is considering alternative creamers. But almond milk is out because of allergy concerns.

Starbucks to offer coconut milk

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 05, 2015

The new creamer will spare consumers with dairy or soy allergies from having to drink their coffee black.

Starbucks stocks an $80 pound of coffee

Apr. 30, 2015

A single cup of the super-premium java goes for $7.50 at the chain’s Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room unit.

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.

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