Starbucks Bets Smaller Stores Unlock 10,000 New U.S. Locations
Starbucks smaller store growth strategy targets up to 10,000 new U.S. units, using compact footprints and drive-thrus to reach untapped markets.
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Will AI Kill Restaurant Jobs? Chipotle and Starbucks Show Us
An opinion piece uses Starbucks and Chipotle as case studies to examine whether AI restaurant jobs will shrink, shift, or survive.
Starbucks Kills Its AI Inventory System After 9 Months
The Starbucks AI inventory system lasted less than a year. Employees called it unreliable, and the company is reverting to traditional stock-keeping.
Starbucks Cuts 300 More Jobs, Shrinks Regional Offices
Starbucks layoffs 2025 continue as the chain eliminates 300 corporate roles and consolidates regional support offices nationwide.
Starbucks Killed the Coupon. Did It Work?
Starbucks Rewards loyalty program shed its discount-heavy past. Early data suggests the engagement-first pivot is pulling members back more often.
Steak ‘n’ Shake Hires a MAHA Officer. Yes, Really.
Four QSR brand moves signal where fast food is heading: east coast expansion, delivery innovation, and a politically charged new C-suite title.
Starbucks Bets $100M on Nashville for Its Next HQ
Starbucks is planting a $100M regional headquarters in Nashville, signaling a strategic shift toward supplier proximity and Sun Belt growth markets.
Starbucks Collaborates with MrBeast to Launch Specialty Drink
The partnership aims to engage younger consumers through pop culture.
Starbucks Explores Predictive Ordering and Voice AI Innovations
CEO Brian Niccol discusses future tech developments at Starbucks. According to an article from Nation’s Restaurant News, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol recently hinted at exciting technological advancements in the pipeline for the coffee giant. Among these innovations are predictive ordering…