Is Starbucks still Starbucks?

by Robert Passikoff — Consultant, Brand Keys

Now that the pandemic has forced Starbucks to change its operating model, Brand Keys' Robert Passikoff wonders what's the difference between Starbucks and a…

Restaurants coming to the rescue amid COVID-19

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Restaurants all over the United States are doing their best to provide meals, supplies and funds to employees, frontline workers and members of their…

Starbucks offering unpaid leave to under-scheduled employees

June 3, 2020

Although Starbucks has reopened more than 85% of its U.S. stores, reduced hours are affecting many employees and has sparked the chain to offer unpaid leave to…

Following COVID-19: How the virus is affecting the fast casual industry

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

FastCasual is doing its best to track how restaurants are handling the crisis and will update this story as we gather more information.

Starbucks CEO doubling down on off-premise business

May 22, 2020

Although Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson said Thursday in a letter to employees that he was happy with the chain's progress over the past two weeks, he warned that…

Starbucks releases summer LTOs

May 21, 2020

Starbucks, which has reopened over 85% of its company-operated stores across the U.S., is introducing a summer-inspired food and drink menu in the U.S. and…

Can Starbucks get some rent money?

May 14, 2020

Starbucks Corp. is asking for a break in rent from landlords of its nearly 9,000 U.S. company-owned stores, according to Eater, which reported that the chain…

Starbucks opens UK stores Thursday with precautions

May 12, 2020

Starbucks said its U.K. stores will begin phased reopening of drive-thru locations there starting May 14, as well as "a handful" of takeaway-only stores…

Starbucks fiscal Q2 earnings hit by COVID-19

by David Jones — Editor, Networld Media Group

April 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp., one of the first global companies to feel the sting of COVID-19, reported a 47% drop in earnings during its fiscal second quarter, yet managed…

Starbucks, Subway, McDonald's expected to join Chinese digital currency pilot

April 24, 2020

(Updates with comment from Starbucks)

Mod Pizza taps Starbucks finance leader as CFO

April 13, 2020

Mod Super-Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has named Josh Guenser as CFO.

Starbucks withdraws fiscal 2020 guidance due to coronavirus

April 9, 2020

Starbucks Corp. on Wednesday withdrew its guidance for fiscal 2020 on account of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a shareholder letter from Kevin Johnson…

Starbucks commits $10M to help employees

April 8, 2020

Starbucks has committed $10 million to establish the Starbucks Global Partner Emergency Relief Program as part of its ongoing efforts to support…

Starbucks enhances mental health care for employees, eligible family members

April 7, 2020

Starbucks is partnering with Lyra Health to provide employees and their eligible family members 20 mental health sessions with a therapist or coach each year.

U.S. on same COVID-19 path as China, says Starbucks chief

March 25, 2020

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson, whose company saw the coronavirus hit China back in December, believes the U.S. is on a "very similar" track with COVID-19.

Shake Shack relying solely on carry-out, delivery

March 16, 2020

Shake Shack is following the lead of numerous brands around the country (Starbucks, Halo Burger and Just Salad) temporarily shifting to a to-go only operating…

Starbucks closes US, Canada dining areas, offers to-go service

March 16, 2020

In an effort to help contain the COVID-19 virus, Starbucks is implementing a to-go only service model in its U.S. and Canadian locations.

How the restaurant industry is staying the course during the pandemic

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As coronavirus is officially dubbed a pandemic by the World Health Organization, restaurant brands are doing their best to adapt.

Starbucks on mission to create sustainable cup

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

March 11, 2020

Starbucks is testing a recyclable and compostable hot cup solution as part of the NextGen Cup Challenge, a program supported by McDonald's and Closed Loop…

Starbucks pledges $250K to COVID-19 Response Fund

March 10, 2020

Continuing to monitor the potential spread of the coronavirus, Starbucks has joined a coalition of philanthropy, government and business partners to create a…