Starbucks ordered to pay $50M after tea spill burns LA delivery driver
A Los Angeles delivery driver was awarded $50 million after a Starbucks tea spilled in his lap at a drive-through in February 2020, causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.
These Starbucks drinks are leaving menu in March – and here’s what’s replacing them
Starbucks said it will cut 30% of its menu items by Sept. 2025, removing less popular drinks and adding new seasonal items.
Starbucks locations ditch plastic cups in some states—here’s where and why
Some Starbucks locations have replaced plastic cups with compostable alternatives. Here’s what to expect and where you’ll find them.
Starbucks offers free post-Super Bowl drinks on Monday for tired football fans
If you found it a little harder to wake up on Monday after watching the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Starbucks is offering a quick pick-me-up.
Starbucks cutting 30% of menu items to speed up service
Starbucks is cutting 30% of its food and beverage menu to simplify operations, reduce wait times, and improve the customer experience.
Starbucks rolls out changes, including free refills; brings back condiment bars
Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will notice some changes when they visit this week, including the re-introduction of condiment bars.
Starbucks' new policy: Buy something or get out
Starbucks has introduced a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase to remain in stores, reversing its 2018 open-door policy.
Alpharetta Starbucks baristas plan to join nationwide strike to protest wages
Last-minute holiday shoppers stopping for coffee at a Starbucks in Alpharetta might encounter delays as baristas prepare to strike.
Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.
Starbucks baristas to strike in three cities, including Chicago
Starbucks workers in Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle plan to strike starting Friday.
Starbucks red cup giveaway: What to know
Starbucks is giving away reusable cups on its annual Red Cup Day on Thursday.
Is the Starbucks app down?
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
Starbucks holiday drinks return with Refreshers for 1st time: see the menu
The 2024 holiday menu comes as Starbucks' new CEO also announced a series of changes this month aimed at drawing back customers.
The new Starbucks strategy: Will CEO Brian Niccol’s plan work?
Starbucks' new chief executive announced a series of changes this week aimed at drawing back customers as the company navigates unionization pressures, declining foot traffic, and frequent leadership changes.
Catch a sneak peek of this year's Starbucks holiday cup designs before they're in stores
Starbucks 'Merrier Together' holiday 2024 designs will debut in stores soon.
Starbucks will stop charging extra for non-dairy milk substitutes
Starbucks said substitutions for a non-dairy option in their drinks was the second-most requested customization among their customers.
Starbucks CEO says company will fix 'overly complex menu' to reverse sales slump
Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced that the coffee giant plans to fix its menu and pricing as it seeks to boost traffic and turn around sagging sales.
Starbucks unveils 'Wicked'-themed drinks ahead of movie release
In anticipation of the "Wicked" movie release on Nov. 22, Starbucks is launching a new line of drinks and merchandise inspired by the film.
'Explode everything' threats at Florida Starbucks, McDonald's tied to Israel-Hamas conflict: DOJ
New details have been revealed about Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, a man who is accused of threatening to “explode everything" at several businesses and facilities in Orange County, including two Starbucks locations, a McDonald's and an energy facility.
Starbucks replacing CEO: What's been plaguing the coffee giant?
From boycotts to labor disputes, here are some of the issues that have been plaguing the world’s largest coffee company in recent months.