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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz's request that customers leave their guns at the door puts his company -- and by extension, his employees and franchisees -- behind this political issue.

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz wrote an open letter to customers saying the presence of weapons in its stores is 'unsettling and upsetting' to too many of its customers.

Some of world's most recognizable logos weren't always so iconic. Check out the transformations that brands from Apple to Yahoo have undergone.

For many business owners, wireless internet at coffee shops is a must. Google intends to speed it up in Starbucks stores.

The Starbucks chairman and CEO says he isn't losing any sleep over Dunkin' Donuts expansion into California.

A recent survey finds that the sandwich franchise beats out McDonald's, Starbuck and others when it comes to social media. We asked why.

Most companies link their promotions to days that people love to celebrate. Seattle's Best Coffee, among others, is tying its latest campaign to a day that most dread...Tax Day

Dreaming of the day your business becomes a household name? Follow these examples.

To do so, you'll need to understand the value proposition you're creating. Consider these steps to put your startup idea to the test.

The Seattle coffee chain is holdings auditions to cast "hot young girls as servers" for a new reality show. A recent Tampa casting call, however, came up short.

When you have something to sell, being stuck in one place isn't always a winning idea. Fortunately, there is an alternative.

Steven Smith built his career around tea, including selling a company to Starbucks for $9 million. Now this serial entrepreneur is succeeding on his own terms.

An initiative by Starbucks and Opportunity Finance Network is pouring small-business funding into private lending institutions

A quick guide to Community Development Financial Institutions: How they work and whether they can help you get money to start your business.

How do the big companies stay on top? Take a look at some of the new customer-service ideas Amazon, USPS and Starbucks have in store.

Big companies have recently announced plans to provide loans to small businesses.

Create your image, get known and give your customers what they want. Just leave the ego at home.

Adam Brotman, Starbucks vice president of digital ventures.

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