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…

Starbucks, Nespresso stop purchasing from Guatemalan farms employing children

March 3, 2020

An investigation by "Dispatches," a British TV documentary that aired Monday on Channel 4, claimed coffee farms in Guatemala supplying both Starbucks and…

HMSHost taps former Jamba, Starbucks exec as COO

March 2, 2020

HMSHost, a restaurateur known for operating in airports and motorways, has appointed industry veteran Joe Thornton as EVP and COO. He will oversee HMSHost…

Starbucks adds 33 markets to delivery route

January 31, 2020

Starbucks and Uber Eats have added 33 markets to its delivery program, making the service available in 49 markets across 29 U.S. states. New cities…

Starbucks goes all in on AI-enabled espresso machines

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Starbucks is rolling out 4,000 AI-enabled espresso machines.

Starbucks pulls back on guidance increase as China outbreak forces store closures

January 29, 2020

Starbucks Corp. reported fiscal first-quarter earnings that beat expectations, however, warned that the ongoing coronavirus spread in China is forcing it to…

Mod names president, promotes 6 others

January 28, 2020

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC has promoted COO John Maguire to the additional role of president, while Steve O'Neil, leader of operations services and…

Starbucks China closes stores over coronavirus concerns

January 27, 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, Starbucks China has closed all shops and stopped delivery services in Hubei province this week, which is…

Starbucks launches big commitment in sustainability

January 21, 2020

Starbucks is taking a multi-decade strategy to become a resource-positive company focusing on reducing carbon, water and waste by 2030.

Starbucks offering meditation app to employees

January 6, 2020

Understanding that one in five adults experience some form of mental illness each year, Starbucks has added Headspace, a subscription service offering hundreds…

Starbucks pays up to settle labor suit

December 20, 2019

Chipotle isn't the only major fast casual chain battling labor disputes this week in New York. Starbucks Corp will pay $176,000 in restitution to employees to…

Starbucks hires diversity officer

November 26, 2019

Starbucks has made Nzinga Shaw its global chief inclusion and diversity officer, according to a LinkedIn post from Shaw that said she was "thrilled to join…

Fast casual LTOs hitting the sweet spot

by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com

Holidays are a time of indulgence, which is why a plethora of fast casual chains from coffee concepts to sandwich joints, have released winter menus inspired…

Starbucks unveils Reserve Roastery Chicago

November 13, 2019

Starbucks Coffee Company is opening its sixth Starbucks Reserve Roastery Friday, and this one is on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Spanning five floors and 35,00…

Starbucks beats Q4 expectations

October 31, 2019

The Starbucks Rewards loyalty program grew to 17.6 million active members in the U.S., up 15% year-over-year.