Coffee prices are getting a jolt
The price of your morning buzz is about to get even higher. Hit with wildly increasing costs for beans from…
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Starbucks Acquires Full Ownership of Starbucks Stores in Central, South & Western China
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the signing of a contractual agreement with Maxim’s Caterers Ltd, its long time joint-venture partner…
Thirsty Work: The coffee shop as office
When Edward Lloyd opened a rather modest London coffee shop in 1688, it became known for more than just its…
Seattle’s Best Coffee president Michelle Gass turning around brand
If Howard Schultz has a go-to executive, Michelle Gass is it. When Schultz returned as Starbucks’ CEO two years ago,…
Mini-Size Treats Bulk Up Dairy Queen’s Bottom Line
Downsized desserts make diners feel better about tacking a treat onto a full meal, and restaurants can make more money…
Borders to end cafe pact with Seattle’s Best
Bankrupt bookstore chain Borders Group Inc plans to end a pact with Seattle’s Best Coffee and to begin operating its…
Starbucks Shares Lessons of Going Mobile
An Android app and the ability to order a drink from a mobile phone are coming soon, an executive from…
Starbucks Hits No. 3 Despite Limited Ad Spending
Last week Starbucks blasted past Wendy’s and Burger King to become the No. 3 restaurant chain, posting $9.07 billion in…
Starbucks Passes Burger King, Wendy’s for No. 3 Spot
Starbucks, just a few years ago a flailing company closing hundreds of locations, has become the No. 3 restaurant chain…
Restaurant News Bites: Burger Joints, Applebee’s, Max’s Grille
High-end burger chains that focus on quality over bargain pricing or fast food speed are growing in popularity. Chains like…
Starbucks Targets Coffee Drinkers Who Wouldn’t Be Caught Dead at Starbucks
As a brand manager and later as global strategy chief at Starbucks Corp. (SBUX), Michelle Gass championed such popular innovations…
Starbucks’ Green Goals: Cups Present Challenges
As Earth Day approaches, Starbucks is repeating its offer to give any customer who brings a reusable mug or tumbler…
Restaurant News Bites: Noma, Red Robin, Starbucks
The Danish restaurant Noma was recently named as the best restaurant in the world by the San Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best…
Starbucks Releases Tenth Annual Global Responsibility Report
Starbucks Coffee Company has announced the launch of its tenth annual Global Responsibility Report, which outlines fiscal 2010 performance in…
Coffee Chain Loyalty Survey Brews Surprising Results
There are millions of coffee drinkers in the United States and every morning they head to Starbucks for that magical…
Rekindling the Heart & Soul of Starbucks
Starbucks’ frenetic SoHo location in New York City is a blur of movement and sounds on a cold winter afternoon.…
Restaurant News Bites: IHOP, Starbucks, Tossed
IHOP restaurants are inviting all families with children under 12 to come in for their “Kids Eat Free” dinner promotion.…
Restaurants Test New Ways to Shop
Starbucks Corp. wants to team up with other companies to buy milk, sugar and other essential food items. Darden Restaurants…
Starbucks CEO Says Japan Disruption Tempered by Chain’s Size
Starbucks Corp. Chief Executive Officer Howard Schultz said his coffee chain’s scale will help it withstand this month’s natural disasters…
Restaurant News Bites: Brinker, Starbucks, Five Guys
Brinker International has honored their most successful global franchisee with the “Franchisee of the Year” award. It was presented to…
Starbucks Outlines Blueprint for Profitable Growth at Annual Shareholders Meeting
Celebrating 40 years of history and reaffirming solid growth plans for the future, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) today hosted its 20th…
Starbucks Digital Network Debuts New Content Providers
Starbucks introduced the newest additions to the Starbucks Digital Network, in partnership with Yahoo!, as The Economist, ESPN Insider Rumor…